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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.62, 7,717.65 and 2,810.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.62, 7,717.65 and 2,810.64 is: 4,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.62 : 7,717.65 = 2,810.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.62/7,717.65 = 2,810.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.62x = 7,717.65 × 2,810.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.62x = 21,691,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,691,535.80/5,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,212.26

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