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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,027.72, 6,937.71 and 2,902.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,027.72, 6,937.71 and 2,902.64 is: 4,005.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,027.72 : 6,937.71 = 2,902.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,027.72/6,937.71 = 2,902.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,027.72x = 6,937.71 × 2,902.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,027.72x = 20,137,674.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137,674.55/5,027.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,005.33

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