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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.53, 7,735.95 and 2,384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.53, 7,735.95 and 2,384.45 is: 3,573.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.53 : 7,735.95 = 2,384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.53/7,735.95 = 2,384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.53x = 7,735.95 × 2,384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.53x = 18,445,947.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,445,947.30/5,161.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.74

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