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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,071.14, 7,607.52 and 2,474.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,071.14, 7,607.52 and 2,474.28 is: 3,711.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,071.14 : 7,607.52 = 2,474.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,071.14/7,607.52 = 2,474.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,071.14x = 7,607.52 × 2,474.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,071.14x = 18,823,134.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,823,134.59/5,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,711.82

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