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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,127.96, 7,693.32 and 1,841.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,127.96, 7,693.32 and 1,841.52 is: 2,762.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,127.96 : 7,693.32 = 1,841.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,127.96/7,693.32 = 1,841.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,127.96x = 7,693.32 × 1,841.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,127.96x = 14,167,402.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,167,402.65/5,127.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,762.78

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