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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,014.77, 7,522.71 and 2,827.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,014.77, 7,522.71 and 2,827.77 is: 4,241.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,014.77 : 7,522.71 = 2,827.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,014.77/7,522.71 = 2,827.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,014.77x = 7,522.71 × 2,827.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,014.77x = 21,272,493.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,272,493.66/5,014.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,241.97

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