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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.67, 7,795.07 and 2,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.67, 7,795.07 and 2,423.96 is: 3,636.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.67 : 7,795.07 = 2,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.67/7,795.07 = 2,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.67x = 7,795.07 × 2,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.67x = 18,894,886.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,894,886.78/5,195.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,636.66

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