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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.04, 7,753.22 and 2,396.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.04, 7,753.22 and 2,396.28 is: 3,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.04 : 7,753.22 = 2,396.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.04/7,753.22 = 2,396.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.04x = 7,753.22 × 2,396.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.04x = 18,578,912.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578,912.10/5,171.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,592.88

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