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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.68, 7,703.64 and 2,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.68, 7,703.64 and 2,214.36 is: 3,322.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.68 : 7,703.64 = 2,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.68/7,703.64 = 2,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.68x = 7,703.64 × 2,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.68x = 17,058,632.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,058,632.27/5,134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.24

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