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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,147.82, 7,710.39 and 2,511.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,147.82, 7,710.39 and 2,511.27 is: 3,761.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,147.82 : 7,710.39 = 2,511.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,147.82/7,710.39 = 2,511.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,147.82x = 7,710.39 × 2,511.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,147.82x = 19,362,871.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,362,871.10/5,147.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,761.37

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