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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.51, 7,657.14 and 2,764.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.51, 7,657.14 and 2,764.47 is: 4,142.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.51 : 7,657.14 = 2,764.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.51/7,657.14 = 2,764.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.51x = 7,657.14 × 2,764.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.51x = 21,167,933.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,167,933.82/5,109.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,142.85

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