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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.87, 6,977.08 and 2,817.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.87, 6,977.08 and 2,817.73 is: 3,888.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.87 : 6,977.08 = 2,817.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.87/6,977.08 = 2,817.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.87x = 6,977.08 × 2,817.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.87x = 19,659,527.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,527.63/5,055.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.46

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