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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.47, 7,075.91 and 2,769.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.47, 7,075.91 and 2,769.61 is: 3,822.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.47 : 7,075.91 = 2,769.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.47/7,075.91 = 2,769.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.47x = 7,075.91 × 2,769.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.47x = 19,597,498.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,597,498.02/5,127.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.06

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