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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.89, 7,661.54 and 2,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.89, 7,661.54 and 2,150.25 is: 3,223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.89 : 7,661.54 = 2,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.89/7,661.54 = 2,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.89x = 7,661.54 × 2,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.89x = 16,474,190.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,474,190.93/5,109.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,223.98

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