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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.58, 7,658.93 and 2,913.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.58, 7,658.93 and 2,913.58 is: 4,367.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.58 : 7,658.93 = 2,913.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.58/7,658.93 = 2,913.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.58x = 7,658.93 × 2,913.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.58x = 22,314,905.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314,905.27/5,109.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,367.27

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