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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.88, 7,706.99 and 2,367.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.88, 7,706.99 and 2,367.69 is: 3,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.88 : 7,706.99 = 2,367.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.88/7,706.99 = 2,367.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.88x = 7,706.99 × 2,367.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.88x = 18,247,763.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,247,763.15/5,144.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,546.78

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