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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.22, 7,075.57 and 2,769.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.22, 7,075.57 and 2,769.36 is: 3,821.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.22 : 7,075.57 = 2,769.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.22/7,075.57 = 2,769.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.22x = 7,075.57 × 2,769.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.22x = 19,594,800.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,594,800.54/5,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,821.72

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