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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.24, 7,719.42 and 2,513.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.24, 7,719.42 and 2,513.31 is: 3,769.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.24 : 7,719.42 = 2,513.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.24/7,719.42 = 2,513.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.24x = 7,719.42 × 2,513.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.24x = 19,401,295.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,401,295.48/5,147.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,769.27

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