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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.51, 7,695.39 and 2,213.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.51, 7,695.39 and 2,213.85 is: 3,318.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.51 : 7,695.39 = 2,213.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.51/7,695.39 = 2,213.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.51x = 7,695.39 × 2,213.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.51x = 17,036,439.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,036,439.15/5,133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,318.67

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