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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.32, 7,708.78 and 2,366.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.32, 7,708.78 and 2,366.19 is: 3,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.32 : 7,708.78 = 2,366.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.32/7,708.78 = 2,366.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.32x = 7,708.78 × 2,366.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.32x = 18,240,432.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240,432.23/5,143.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.43

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