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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,094.70, 7,643.97 and 2,627.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,094.70, 7,643.97 and 2,627.94 is: 3,942.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,094.70 : 7,643.97 = 2,627.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,094.70/7,643.97 = 2,627.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,094.70x = 7,643.97 × 2,627.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,094.70x = 20,087,923.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,087,923.19/5,094.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,942.91

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