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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,127.97, 13,977.09 and 5,651.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,127.97, 13,977.09 and 5,651.91 is: 7,799.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,127.97 : 13,977.09 = 5,651.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,127.97/13,977.09 = 5,651.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,127.97x = 13,977.09 × 5,651.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,127.97x = 78,997,337.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,997,337.55/10,127.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,799.91

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