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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,122.26, 7,682.28 and 2,001.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,122.26, 7,682.28 and 2,001.27 is: 3,001.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,122.26 : 7,682.28 = 2,001.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,122.26/7,682.28 = 2,001.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,122.26x = 7,682.28 × 2,001.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,122.26x = 15,374,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,374,316.50/5,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,001.47

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