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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.71, 7,659.23 and 2,766.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.71, 7,659.23 and 2,766.31 is: 4,150.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.71 : 7,659.23 = 2,766.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.71/7,659.23 = 2,766.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.71x = 7,659.23 × 2,766.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.71x = 21,187,771.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,771.56/5,104.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,150.63

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