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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.69, 7,651.71 and 2,728.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.69, 7,651.71 and 2,728.89 is: 4,089.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.69 : 7,651.71 = 2,728.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.69/7,651.71 = 2,728.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.69x = 7,651.71 × 2,728.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.69x = 20,880,694.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,880,694.03/5,105.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.69

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