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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.32, 7,673.30 and 2,341.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.32, 7,673.30 and 2,341.69 is: 3,513.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.32 : 7,673.30 = 2,341.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.32/7,673.30 = 2,341.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.32x = 7,673.30 × 2,341.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.32x = 17,968,489.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,968,489.88/5,114.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,513.37

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