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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,016.94, 7,527.84 and 2,797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,016.94, 7,527.84 and 2,797.44 is: 4,197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,016.94 : 7,527.84 = 2,797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,016.94/7,527.84 = 2,797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,016.94x = 7,527.84 × 2,797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,016.94x = 21,058,642.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,058,642.01/5,016.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,197.51

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