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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.63, 7,076.12 and 2,769.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.63, 7,076.12 and 2,769.77 is: 3,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.63 : 7,076.12 = 2,769.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.63/7,076.12 = 2,769.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.63x = 7,076.12 × 2,769.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.63x = 19,599,224.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,599,224.89/5,127.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,822.28

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