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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.54, 7,649.55 and 2,994.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.54, 7,649.55 and 2,994.78 is: 4,483.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.54 : 7,649.55 = 2,994.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.54/7,649.55 = 2,994.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.54x = 7,649.55 × 2,994.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.54x = 22,908,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,908,719.35/5,109.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,483.52

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