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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.99, 7,693.40 and 2,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.99, 7,693.40 and 2,007.27 is: 3,009.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.99 : 7,693.40 = 2,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.99/7,693.40 = 2,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.99x = 7,693.40 × 2,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.99x = 15,442,731.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,442,731.02/5,130.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,009.70

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