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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,140.11, 7,707.77 and 2,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,140.11, 7,707.77 and 2,674.27 is: 4,010.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,140.11 : 7,707.77 = 2,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,140.11/7,707.77 = 2,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,140.11x = 7,707.77 × 2,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,140.11x = 20,612,619.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,612,619.54/5,140.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.15

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