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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.19, 7,659.61 and 2,644.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.19, 7,659.61 and 2,644.72 is: 3,964.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.19 : 7,659.61 = 2,644.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.19/7,659.61 = 2,644.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.19x = 7,659.61 × 2,644.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.19x = 20,257,498.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,257,498.00/5,109.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.92

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