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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.64, 7,665.66 and 2,643.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.64, 7,665.66 and 2,643.21 is: 3,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.64 : 7,665.66 = 2,643.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.64/7,665.66 = 2,643.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.64x = 7,665.66 × 2,643.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.64x = 20,261,949.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,261,949.17/5,107.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,966.99

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