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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.34, 7,766.96 and 2,403.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.34, 7,766.96 and 2,403.63 is: 3,605.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.34 : 7,766.96 = 2,403.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.34/7,766.96 = 2,403.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.34x = 7,766.96 × 2,403.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.34x = 18,668,886.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,668,886.05/5,177.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,605.88

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