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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.14, 7,710.36 and 2,369.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.14, 7,710.36 and 2,369.94 is: 3,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.14 : 7,710.36 = 2,369.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.14/7,710.36 = 2,369.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.14x = 7,710.36 × 2,369.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.14x = 18,273,090.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,273,090.58/5,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,550.14

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