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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,178.63, 7,761.86 and 2,714.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,178.63, 7,761.86 and 2,714.61 is: 4,068.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,178.63 : 7,761.86 = 2,714.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,178.63/7,761.86 = 2,714.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,178.63x = 7,761.86 × 2,714.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,178.63x = 21,070,422.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,070,422.77/5,178.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,068.73

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