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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.48, 7,104.54 and 2,909.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.48, 7,104.54 and 2,909.38 is: 4,015.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.48 : 7,104.54 = 2,909.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.48/7,104.54 = 2,909.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.48x = 7,104.54 × 2,909.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.48x = 20,669,806.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,669,806.59/5,147.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.52

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