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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.47, 7,688.12 and 2,003.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.47, 7,688.12 and 2,003.81 is: 3,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.47 : 7,688.12 = 2,003.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.47/7,688.12 = 2,003.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.47x = 7,688.12 × 2,003.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.47x = 15,405,531.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405,531.74/5,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.51

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