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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.63, 7,754.36 and 2,394.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.63, 7,754.36 and 2,394.43 is: 3,588.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.63 : 7,754.36 = 2,394.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.63/7,754.36 = 2,394.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.63x = 7,754.36 × 2,394.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.63x = 18,567,278.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,567,278.20/5,173.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,588.83

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