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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.72, 7,611.54 and 2,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.72, 7,611.54 and 2,151.96 is: 3,228.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.72 : 7,611.54 = 2,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.72/7,611.54 = 2,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.72x = 7,611.54 × 2,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.72x = 16,379,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,379,729.62/5,073.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.35

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