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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.22, 7,699.66 and 2,360.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.22, 7,699.66 and 2,360.07 is: 3,537.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.22 : 7,699.66 = 2,360.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.22/7,699.66 = 2,360.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.22x = 7,699.66 × 2,360.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.22x = 18,171,730.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,171,730.68/5,137.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,537.27

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