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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.04, 7,723.84 and 2,374.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.04, 7,723.84 and 2,374.98 is: 3,561.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.04 : 7,723.84 = 2,374.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.04/7,723.84 = 2,374.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.04x = 7,723.84 × 2,374.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.04x = 18,343,965.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,343,965.52/5,150.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,561.91

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