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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127, 7,689.80 and 2,004.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127, 7,689.80 and 2,004.84 is: 3,006.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127 : 7,689.80 = 2,004.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127/7,689.80 = 2,004.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127x = 7,689.80 × 2,004.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127x = 15,416,808.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,416,808.61/5,127
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,006.98

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