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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,091.54, 7,026.78 and 2,967.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,091.54, 7,026.78 and 2,967.27 is: 4,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,091.54 : 7,026.78 = 2,967.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,091.54/7,026.78 = 2,967.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,091.54x = 7,026.78 × 2,967.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,091.54x = 20,850,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,850,353.49/5,091.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,095.10

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