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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.42, 7,656.70 and 2,767.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.42, 7,656.70 and 2,767.44 is: 4,147.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.42 : 7,656.70 = 2,767.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.42/7,656.70 = 2,767.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.42x = 7,656.70 × 2,767.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.42x = 21,189,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,189,457.85/5,109.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.14

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