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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.76, 7,688.34 and 3,370.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.76, 7,688.34 and 3,370.72 is: 5,053.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.76 : 7,688.34 = 3,370.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.76/7,688.34 = 3,370.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.76x = 7,688.34 × 3,370.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.76x = 25,915,241.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,915,241.40/5,127.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,053.91

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