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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,029.64, 7,545.15 and 2,107.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,029.64, 7,545.15 and 2,107.27 is: 3,161.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,029.64 : 7,545.15 = 2,107.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,029.64/7,545.15 = 2,107.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,029.64x = 7,545.15 × 2,107.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,029.64x = 15,899,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,899,635.23/5,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,161.18

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