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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.34, 7,713.06 and 2,368.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.34, 7,713.06 and 2,368.96 is: 3,554.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.34 : 7,713.06 = 2,368.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.34/7,713.06 = 2,368.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.34x = 7,713.06 × 2,368.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.34x = 18,271,940.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,271,940.26/5,140.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.62

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