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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.27, 7,626.78 and 3,114.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.27, 7,626.78 and 3,114.51 is: 4,665.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.27 : 7,626.78 = 3,114.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.27/7,626.78 = 3,114.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.27x = 7,626.78 × 3,114.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.27x = 23,753,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,753,682.58/5,091.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,665.57

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