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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.21, 7,059.25 and 2,877.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.21, 7,059.25 and 2,877.79 is: 3,971.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.21 : 7,059.25 = 2,877.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.21/7,059.25 = 2,877.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.21x = 7,059.25 × 2,877.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.21x = 20,315,024.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315,024.67/5,115.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.49

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