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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.75, 7,716.33 and 2,026.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.75, 7,716.33 and 2,026.49 is: 3,037.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.75 : 7,716.33 = 2,026.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.75/7,716.33 = 2,026.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.75x = 7,716.33 × 2,026.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.75x = 15,637,027.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637,027.00/5,147.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,037.64

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