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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.96, 7,701.16 and 2,363.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.96, 7,701.16 and 2,363.83 is: 3,541.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.96 : 7,701.16 = 2,363.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.96/7,701.16 = 2,363.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.96x = 7,701.16 × 2,363.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.96x = 18,204,194.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204,194.54/5,140.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.01

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