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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.73, 7,735.56 and 2,384.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.73, 7,735.56 and 2,384.17 is: 3,573.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.73 : 7,735.56 = 2,384.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.73/7,735.56 = 2,384.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.73x = 7,735.56 × 2,384.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.73x = 18,442,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442,890.09/5,160.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.70

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