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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.34, 7,704.63 and 2,362.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.34, 7,704.63 and 2,362.59 is: 3,543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.34 : 7,704.63 = 2,362.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.34/7,704.63 = 2,362.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.34x = 7,704.63 × 2,362.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.34x = 18,202,881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,202,881.79/5,137.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,543.25

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