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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.00, 7,691.14 and 2,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.00, 7,691.14 and 2,006.60 is: 3,010.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.00 : 7,691.14 = 2,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.00/7,691.14 = 2,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.00x = 7,691.14 × 2,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.00x = 15,433,081.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,433,081.44/5,127.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,010.16

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