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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.67, 7,574.18 and 2,127.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.67, 7,574.18 and 2,127.38 is: 3,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.67 : 7,574.18 = 2,127.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.67/7,574.18 = 2,127.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.67x = 7,574.18 × 2,127.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.67x = 16,113,110.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,113,110.54/5,050.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,190.29

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