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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.93, 7,692.92 and 1,841.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.93, 7,692.92 and 1,841.28 is: 2,762.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.93 : 7,692.92 = 1,841.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.93/7,692.92 = 1,841.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.93x = 7,692.92 × 1,841.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.93x = 14,164,824.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,164,824.34/5,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.29

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