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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.49, 7,706.43 and 2,367.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.49, 7,706.43 and 2,367.36 is: 3,546.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.49 : 7,706.43 = 2,367.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.49/7,706.43 = 2,367.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.49x = 7,706.43 × 2,367.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.49x = 18,243,894.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,243,894.12/5,144.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.30

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