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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,134.87, 7,703.52 and 2,669.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,134.87, 7,703.52 and 2,669.13 is: 4,004.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,134.87 : 7,703.52 = 2,669.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,134.87/7,703.52 = 2,669.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,134.87x = 7,703.52 × 2,669.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,134.87x = 20,561,644.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,561,644.47/5,134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.32

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