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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.28, 7,716.24 and 2,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.28, 7,716.24 and 2,065.44 is: 3,099.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.28 : 7,716.24 = 2,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.28/7,716.24 = 2,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.28x = 7,716.24 × 2,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.28x = 15,937,430.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,937,430.75/5,141.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,099.90

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