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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.48, 7,667.17 and 2,147.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.48, 7,667.17 and 2,147.69 is: 3,222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.48 : 7,667.17 = 2,147.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.48/7,667.17 = 2,147.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.48x = 7,667.17 × 2,147.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.48x = 16,466,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,466,687.09/5,109.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,222.77

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