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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.39, 7,691.09 and 2,833.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.39, 7,691.09 and 2,833.47 is: 4,250.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.39 : 7,691.09 = 2,833.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.39/7,691.09 = 2,833.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.39x = 7,691.09 × 2,833.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.39x = 21,792,458.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,792,458.61/5,127.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,250.21

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