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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,196.06, 7,790.98 and 2,423.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,196.06, 7,790.98 and 2,423.36 is: 3,633.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,196.06 : 7,790.98 = 2,423.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,196.06/7,790.98 = 2,423.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,196.06x = 7,790.98 × 2,423.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,196.06x = 18,880,349.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,880,349.29/5,196.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,633.59

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