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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.64, 7,713.75 and 2,369.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.64, 7,713.75 and 2,369.51 is: 3,551.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.64 : 7,713.75 = 2,369.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.64/7,713.75 = 2,369.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.64x = 7,713.75 × 2,369.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.64x = 18,277,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,277,807.76/5,146.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,551.41

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