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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.66, 7,692.57 and 1,841.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.66, 7,692.57 and 1,841.76 is: 2,763.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.66 : 7,692.57 = 1,841.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.66/7,692.57 = 1,841.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.66x = 7,692.57 × 1,841.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.66x = 14,167,867.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,867.72/5,127.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,763.03

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