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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,140.06, 5,713.26 and 2,371.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,140.06, 5,713.26 and 2,371.65 is: 3,272.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,140.06 : 5,713.26 = 2,371.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,140.06/5,713.26 = 2,371.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,140.06x = 5,713.26 × 2,371.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,140.06x = 13,549,853.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,549,853.08/4,140.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,272.86

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