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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.78, 7,684.14 and 2,907.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.78, 7,684.14 and 2,907.84 is: 4,357.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.78 : 7,684.14 = 2,907.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.78/7,684.14 = 2,907.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.78x = 7,684.14 × 2,907.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.78x = 22,344,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,344,249.66/5,127.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,357.49

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