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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.59, 7,715.72 and 2,513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.59, 7,715.72 and 2,513.22 is: 3,768.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.59 : 7,715.72 = 2,513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.59/7,715.72 = 2,513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.59x = 7,715.72 × 2,513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.59x = 19,391,301.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,391,301.82/5,145.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,768.53

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