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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.75, 7,059.72 and 2,877.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.75, 7,059.72 and 2,877.51 is: 3,970.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.75 : 7,059.72 = 2,877.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.75/7,059.72 = 2,877.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.75x = 7,059.72 × 2,877.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.75x = 20,314,414.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,314,414.90/5,115.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,970.96

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