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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,049.65, 7,575.50 and 2,127.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,049.65, 7,575.50 and 2,127.95 is: 3,192.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,049.65 : 7,575.50 = 2,127.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,049.65/7,575.50 = 2,127.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,049.65x = 7,575.50 × 2,127.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,049.65x = 16,120,293.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,120,293.52/5,049.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,192.36

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