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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.72, 7,104.22 and 2,909.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.72, 7,104.22 and 2,909.81 is: 4,015.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.72 : 7,104.22 = 2,909.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.72/7,104.22 = 2,909.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.72x = 7,104.22 × 2,909.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.72x = 20,671,887.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,671,887.60/5,147.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,015.73

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