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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.36, 7,684.65 and 2,202.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.36, 7,684.65 and 2,202.27 is: 3,300.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.36 : 7,684.65 = 2,202.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.36/7,684.65 = 2,202.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.36x = 7,684.65 × 2,202.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.36x = 16,923,674.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,923,674.16/5,127.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,300.66

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