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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,138.65, 7,701.58 and 2,672.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,138.65, 7,701.58 and 2,672.02 is: 4,004.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,138.65 : 7,701.58 = 2,672.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,138.65/7,701.58 = 2,672.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,138.65x = 7,701.58 × 2,672.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,138.65x = 20,578,775.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,578,775.79/5,138.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,004.70

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