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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.69, 7,618.27 and 1,959.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.69, 7,618.27 and 1,959.21 is: 2,940.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.69 : 7,618.27 = 1,959.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.69/7,618.27 = 1,959.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.69x = 7,618.27 × 1,959.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.69x = 14,925,747.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925,747.78/5,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,940.06

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