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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.35, 7,685.55 and 2,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.35, 7,685.55 and 2,347.02 is: 3,521.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.35 : 7,685.55 = 2,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.35/7,685.55 = 2,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.35x = 7,685.55 × 2,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.35x = 18,038,139.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,038,139.56/5,122.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,521.46

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