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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.22, 7,713.17 and 2,370.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.22, 7,713.17 and 2,370.09 is: 3,552.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.22 : 7,713.17 = 2,370.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.22/7,713.17 = 2,370.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.22x = 7,713.17 × 2,370.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.22x = 18,280,895.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,280,895.23/5,146.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.30

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