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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.41, 7,059.98 and 2,877.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.41, 7,059.98 and 2,877.38 is: 3,971.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.41 : 7,059.98 = 2,877.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.41/7,059.98 = 2,877.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.41x = 7,059.98 × 2,877.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.41x = 20,314,195.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,195.57/5,115.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.18

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