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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.02, 7,649.10 and 2,177.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.02, 7,649.10 and 2,177.73 is: 3,265.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.02 : 7,649.10 = 2,177.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.02/7,649.10 = 2,177.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.02x = 7,649.10 × 2,177.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.02x = 16,657,674.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,657,674.54/5,101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,265.56

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