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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.28, 7,707.17 and 2,016.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.28, 7,707.17 and 2,016.48 is: 3,025.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.28 : 7,707.17 = 2,016.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.28/7,707.17 = 2,016.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.28x = 7,707.17 × 2,016.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.28x = 15,541,354.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,541,354.16/5,137.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,025.21

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