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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109, 7,659.44 and 2,644.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109, 7,659.44 and 2,644.18 is: 3,964.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109 : 7,659.44 = 2,644.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109/7,659.44 = 2,644.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109x = 7,659.44 × 2,644.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109x = 20,252,938.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,252,938.06/5,109
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.17

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