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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.17, 7,727.56 and 2,375.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.17, 7,727.56 and 2,375.36 is: 3,564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.17 : 7,727.56 = 2,375.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.17/7,727.56 = 2,375.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.17x = 7,727.56 × 2,375.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.17x = 18,355,736.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,355,736.92/5,150.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.10

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