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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,139.54, 7,706.61 and 2,668.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,139.54, 7,706.61 and 2,668.32 is: 4,001.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,139.54 : 7,706.61 = 2,668.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,139.54/7,706.61 = 2,668.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,139.54x = 7,706.61 × 2,668.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,139.54x = 20,563,701.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,563,701.60/5,139.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,001.08

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