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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,124.41, 7,688.93 and 2,313.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,124.41, 7,688.93 and 2,313.44 is: 3,471.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,124.41 : 7,688.93 = 2,313.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,124.41/7,688.93 = 2,313.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,124.41x = 7,688.93 × 2,313.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,124.41x = 17,787,842.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,787,842.74/5,124.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,471.20

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