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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.89, 7,753.01 and 2,396.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.89, 7,753.01 and 2,396.04 is: 3,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.89 : 7,753.01 = 2,396.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.89/7,753.01 = 2,396.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.89x = 7,753.01 × 2,396.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.89x = 18,576,522.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,576,522.08/5,169.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,593.21

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