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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.74, 7,671.93 and 2,339.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.74, 7,671.93 and 2,339.10 is: 3,509.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.74 : 7,671.93 = 2,339.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.74/7,671.93 = 2,339.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.74x = 7,671.93 × 2,339.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.74x = 17,945,411.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,945,411.46/5,113.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,509.25

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