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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.22, 7,716.15 and 2,371.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.22, 7,716.15 and 2,371.08 is: 3,553.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.22 : 7,716.15 = 2,371.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.22/7,716.15 = 2,371.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.22x = 7,716.15 × 2,371.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.22x = 18,295,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,295,608.94/5,148.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.77

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