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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.42, 7,059.54 and 2,877.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.42, 7,059.54 and 2,877.66 is: 3,971.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.42 : 7,059.54 = 2,877.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.42/7,059.54 = 2,877.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.42x = 7,059.54 × 2,877.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.42x = 20,314,955.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,955.88/5,115.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.32

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