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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.36, 7,651.76 and 2,337.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.36, 7,651.76 and 2,337.35 is: 3,501.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.36 : 7,651.76 = 2,337.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.36/7,651.76 = 2,337.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.36x = 7,651.76 × 2,337.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.36x = 17,884,848.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,884,848.68/5,108.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,501.10

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