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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.51, 7,673.85 and 3,279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.51, 7,673.85 and 3,279.90 is: 4,908.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.51 : 7,673.85 = 3,279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.51/7,673.85 = 3,279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.51x = 7,673.85 × 3,279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.51x = 25,169,460.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169,460.62/5,127.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,908.71

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