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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.08, 7,684.94 and 2,006.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.08, 7,684.94 and 2,006.52 is: 3,007.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.08 : 7,684.94 = 2,006.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.08/7,684.94 = 2,006.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.08x = 7,684.94 × 2,006.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.08x = 15,419,985.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,419,985.81/5,127.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,007.56

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