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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.02, 7,752.13 and 2,246.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.02, 7,752.13 and 2,246.63 is: 3,369.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.02 : 7,752.13 = 2,246.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.02/7,752.13 = 2,246.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.02x = 7,752.13 × 2,246.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.02x = 17,416,123.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,416,123.44/5,169.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,369.33

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