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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.36, 7,710.86 and 2,673.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.36, 7,710.86 and 2,673.93 is: 4,013.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.36 : 7,710.86 = 2,673.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.36/7,710.86 = 2,673.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.36x = 7,710.86 × 2,673.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.36x = 20,618,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,618,299.88/5,137.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.40

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