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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,050.84, 7,570.32 and 2,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,050.84, 7,570.32 and 2,127.28 is: 3,188.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,050.84 : 7,570.32 = 2,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,050.84/7,570.32 = 2,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,050.84x = 7,570.32 × 2,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,050.84x = 16,104,190.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,104,190.33/5,050.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,188.42

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