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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.73, 7,660.91 and 2,337.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.73, 7,660.91 and 2,337.17 is: 3,504.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.73 : 7,660.91 = 2,337.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.73/7,660.91 = 2,337.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.73x = 7,660.91 × 2,337.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.73x = 17,904,799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,904,799.03/5,108.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,504.75

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