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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,142.13, 7,706.24 and 2,362.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,142.13, 7,706.24 and 2,362.67 is: 3,540.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,142.13 : 7,706.24 = 2,362.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,142.13/7,706.24 = 2,362.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,142.13x = 7,706.24 × 2,362.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,142.13x = 18,207,289.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207,289.47/5,142.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,540.80

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