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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.30, 7,713.62 and 2,367.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.30, 7,713.62 and 2,367.24 is: 3,548.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.30 : 7,713.62 = 2,367.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.30/7,713.62 = 2,367.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.30x = 7,713.62 × 2,367.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.30x = 18,259,957.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,259,957.92/5,146.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,548.17

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