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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.50, 7,704.93 and 2,366.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.50, 7,704.93 and 2,366.30 is: 3,544.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.50 : 7,704.93 = 2,366.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.50/7,704.93 = 2,366.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.50x = 7,704.93 × 2,366.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.50x = 18,232,175.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,232,175.86/5,143.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,544.70

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