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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.14, 7,660.17 and 2,333.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.14, 7,660.17 and 2,333.09 is: 3,499.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.14 : 7,660.17 = 2,333.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.14/7,660.17 = 2,333.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.14x = 7,660.17 × 2,333.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.14x = 17,871,885.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,871,885.18/5,107.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,499.39

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