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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.77, 7,663.04 and 2,187.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.77, 7,663.04 and 2,187.29 is: 3,280.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.77 : 7,663.04 = 2,187.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.77/7,663.04 = 2,187.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.77x = 7,663.04 × 2,187.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.77x = 16,761,279.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,761,279.83/5,109.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,280.24

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