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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.37, 7,656.97 and 2,329.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.37, 7,656.97 and 2,329.25 is: 3,490.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.37 : 7,656.97 = 2,329.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.37/7,656.97 = 2,329.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.37x = 7,656.97 × 2,329.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.37x = 17,834,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834,997.37/5,109.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,490.65

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