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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.22, 7,673.15 and 2,924.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.22, 7,673.15 and 2,924.79 is: 4,388.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.22 : 7,673.15 = 2,924.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.22/7,673.15 = 2,924.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.22x = 7,673.15 × 2,924.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.22x = 22,442,352.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,442,352.39/5,114.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,388.23

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