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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.51, 7,577.06 and 2,127.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.51, 7,577.06 and 2,127.75 is: 3,192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.51 : 7,577.06 = 2,127.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.51/7,577.06 = 2,127.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.51x = 7,577.06 × 2,127.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.51x = 16,122,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,122,078.78/5,049.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.80

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