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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.27, 7,712.44 and 2,677.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.27, 7,712.44 and 2,677.62 is: 4,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.27 : 7,712.44 = 2,677.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.27/7,712.44 = 2,677.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.27x = 7,712.44 × 2,677.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.27x = 20,650,983.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650,983.59/5,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,013.59

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