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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,274.14, 7,913.92 and 2,354.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,274.14, 7,913.92 and 2,354.36 is: 3,532.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,274.14 : 7,913.92 = 2,354.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,274.14/7,913.92 = 2,354.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,274.14x = 7,913.92 × 2,354.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,274.14x = 18,632,216.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,632,216.69/5,274.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.75

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