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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.94, 7,767.27 and 2,711.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.94, 7,767.27 and 2,711.53 is: 4,069.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.94 : 7,767.27 = 2,711.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.94/7,767.27 = 2,711.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.94x = 7,767.27 × 2,711.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.94x = 21,061,133.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,061,133.23/5,174.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.83

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