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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.62, 7,723.44 and 2,374.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.62, 7,723.44 and 2,374.18 is: 3,558.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.62 : 7,723.44 = 2,374.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.62/7,723.44 = 2,374.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.62x = 7,723.44 × 2,374.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.62x = 18,336,836.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,336,836.78/5,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,558.05

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