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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.63, 7,753.11 and 2,395.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.63, 7,753.11 and 2,395.78 is: 3,592.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.63 : 7,753.11 = 2,395.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.63/7,753.11 = 2,395.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.63x = 7,753.11 × 2,395.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.63x = 18,574,745.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,574,745.88/5,170.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.36

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