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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,073.39, 7,602.77 and 2,877.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,073.39, 7,602.77 and 2,877.48 is: 4,312.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,073.39 : 7,602.77 = 2,877.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,073.39/7,602.77 = 2,877.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,073.39x = 7,602.77 × 2,877.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,073.39x = 21,876,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,876,818.62/5,073.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.07

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