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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.26, 7,719.44 and 2,371.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.26, 7,719.44 and 2,371.11 is: 3,553.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.26 : 7,719.44 = 2,371.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.26/7,719.44 = 2,371.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.26x = 7,719.44 × 2,371.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.26x = 18,303,602.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,303,602.78/5,150.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,553.92

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