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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,062.77, 7,595.46 and 2,721.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,062.77, 7,595.46 and 2,721.74 is: 4,083.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,062.77 : 7,595.46 = 2,721.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,062.77/7,595.46 = 2,721.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,062.77x = 7,595.46 × 2,721.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,062.77x = 20,672,829.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,672,829.32/5,062.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,083.30

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