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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,143.27, 7,709.44 and 2,675.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,143.27, 7,709.44 and 2,675.62 is: 4,010.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,143.27 : 7,709.44 = 2,675.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,143.27/7,709.44 = 2,675.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,143.27x = 7,709.44 × 2,675.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,143.27x = 20,627,531.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627,531.85/5,143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,010.59

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