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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.43, 7,753.42 and 2,247.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.43, 7,753.42 and 2,247.36 is: 3,370.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.43 : 7,753.42 = 2,247.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.43/7,753.42 = 2,247.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.43x = 7,753.42 × 2,247.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.43x = 17,424,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,424,725.97/5,169.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,370.72

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