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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.79, 7,769.06 and 2,014.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.79, 7,769.06 and 2,014.73 is: 3,023.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.79 : 7,769.06 = 2,014.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.79/7,769.06 = 2,014.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.79x = 7,769.06 × 2,014.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.79x = 15,652,568.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,652,568.74/5,176.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,023.60

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