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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.93, 7,667.51 and 2,919.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.93, 7,667.51 and 2,919.42 is: 4,376.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.93 : 7,667.51 = 2,919.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.93/7,667.51 = 2,919.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.93x = 7,667.51 × 2,919.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.93x = 22,384,667.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,384,667.45/5,114.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,376.34

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