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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.14, 7,717.74 and 2,369.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.14, 7,717.74 and 2,369.98 is: 3,552.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.14 : 7,717.74 = 2,369.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.14/7,717.74 = 2,369.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.14x = 7,717.74 × 2,369.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.14x = 18,290,889.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,290,889.45/5,149.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,552.22

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