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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.73, 7,701.90 and 2,361.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.73, 7,701.90 and 2,361.57 is: 3,539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.73 : 7,701.90 = 2,361.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.73/7,701.90 = 2,361.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.73x = 7,701.90 × 2,361.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.73x = 18,188,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,188,575.98/5,138.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,539.51

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