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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.21, 7,691.28 and 2,007.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.21, 7,691.28 and 2,007.45 is: 3,011.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.21 : 7,691.28 = 2,007.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.21/7,691.28 = 2,007.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.21x = 7,691.28 × 2,007.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.21x = 15,439,860.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,439,860.04/5,127.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,011.36

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