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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,144.91, 7,716.15 and 2,369.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,144.91, 7,716.15 and 2,369.85 is: 3,554.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,144.91 : 7,716.15 = 2,369.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,144.91/7,716.15 = 2,369.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,144.91x = 7,716.15 × 2,369.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,144.91x = 18,286,118.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,286,118.08/5,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,554.22

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