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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.68, 7,713.73 and 2,675.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.68, 7,713.73 and 2,675.94 is: 4,014.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.68 : 7,713.73 = 2,675.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.68/7,713.73 = 2,675.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.68x = 7,713.73 × 2,675.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.68x = 20,641,453.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,641,453.07/5,141.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,014.54

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