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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.39, 7,662.27 and 2,640.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.39, 7,662.27 and 2,640.96 is: 3,963.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.39 : 7,662.27 = 2,640.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.39/7,662.27 = 2,640.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.39x = 7,662.27 × 2,640.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.39x = 20,235,748.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,748.58/5,105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.61

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