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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.04, 7,677.97 and 2,650.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.04, 7,677.97 and 2,650.52 is: 3,977.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.04 : 7,677.97 = 2,650.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.04/7,677.97 = 2,650.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.04x = 7,677.97 × 2,650.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.04x = 20,350,625.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,350,625.61/5,117.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,977.03

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