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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.13, 7,701.36 and 2,363.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.13, 7,701.36 and 2,363.93 is: 3,541.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.13 : 7,701.36 = 2,363.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.13/7,701.36 = 2,363.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.13x = 7,701.36 × 2,363.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.13x = 18,205,437.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,205,437.44/5,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,541.14

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