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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.72, 7,059.80 and 2,877.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.72, 7,059.80 and 2,877.56 is: 3,971.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.72 : 7,059.80 = 2,877.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.72/7,059.80 = 2,877.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.72x = 7,059.80 × 2,877.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.72x = 20,314,998.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,998.09/5,115.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.09

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