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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.61, 7,709.73 and 2,673.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.61, 7,709.73 and 2,673.18 is: 4,012.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.61 : 7,709.73 = 2,673.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.61/7,709.73 = 2,673.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.61x = 7,709.73 × 2,673.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.61x = 20,609,457.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,609,457.49/5,136.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,012.27

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