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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.72, 7,710.91 and 2,367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.72, 7,710.91 and 2,367.57 is: 3,548.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.72 : 7,710.91 = 2,367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.72/7,710.91 = 2,367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.72x = 7,710.91 × 2,367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.72x = 18,256,119.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,256,119.19/5,144.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.52

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