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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,102.67, 7,647.63 and 2,177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,102.67, 7,647.63 and 2,177.56 is: 3,263.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,102.67 : 7,647.63 = 2,177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,102.67/7,647.63 = 2,177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,102.67x = 7,647.63 × 2,177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,102.67x = 16,653,173.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,653,173.18/5,102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,263.62

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