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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.74, 7,059.55 and 2,877.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.74, 7,059.55 and 2,877.71 is: 3,971.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.74 : 7,059.55 = 2,877.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.74/7,059.55 = 2,877.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.74x = 7,059.55 × 2,877.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.74x = 20,315,337.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,315,337.63/5,115.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.14

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