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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.07, 7,711.41 and 2,367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.07, 7,711.41 and 2,367.94 is: 3,549.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.07 : 7,711.41 = 2,367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.07/7,711.41 = 2,367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.07x = 7,711.41 × 2,367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.07x = 18,260,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,260,156.20/5,145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,549.06

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