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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.93, 7,693.70 and 2,167.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.93, 7,693.70 and 2,167.11 is: 3,251.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.93 : 7,693.70 = 2,167.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.93/7,693.70 = 2,167.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.93x = 7,693.70 × 2,167.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.93x = 16,673,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,673,083.37/5,127.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,251.43

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