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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.72, 7,706.34 and 2,213.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.72, 7,706.34 and 2,213.44 is: 3,320.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.72 : 7,706.34 = 2,213.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.72/7,706.34 = 2,213.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.72x = 7,706.34 × 2,213.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.72x = 17,057,521.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,057,521.21/5,136.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,320.70

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