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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.08, 7,717.98 and 2,514.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.08, 7,717.98 and 2,514.72 is: 3,770.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.08 : 7,717.98 = 2,514.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.08/7,717.98 = 2,514.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.08x = 7,717.98 × 2,514.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.08x = 19,408,558.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,408,558.67/5,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.79

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