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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.54, 7,675.97 and 2,650.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.54, 7,675.97 and 2,650.02 is: 3,977.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.54 : 7,675.97 = 2,650.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.54/7,675.97 = 2,650.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.54x = 7,675.97 × 2,650.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.54x = 20,341,431.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,341,431.98/5,114.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.18

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