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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.92, 7,060.18 and 2,877.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.92, 7,060.18 and 2,877.90 is: 3,971.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.92 : 7,060.18 = 2,877.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.92/7,060.18 = 2,877.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.92x = 7,060.18 × 2,877.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.92x = 20,318,492.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,318,492.02/5,115.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.62

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