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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.67, 7,729.17 and 2,377.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.67, 7,729.17 and 2,377.72 is: 3,568.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.67 : 7,729.17 = 2,377.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.67/7,729.17 = 2,377.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.67x = 7,729.17 × 2,377.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.67x = 18,377,802.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,377,802.09/5,150.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,568.04

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