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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.40, 7,699.32 and 2,212.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.40, 7,699.32 and 2,212.24 is: 3,316.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.40 : 7,699.32 = 2,212.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.40/7,699.32 = 2,212.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.40x = 7,699.32 × 2,212.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.40x = 17,032,743.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,032,743.68/5,136.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,316.09

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