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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.10, 7,666.98 and 2,771.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.10, 7,666.98 and 2,771.03 is: 4,152.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.10 : 7,666.98 = 2,771.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.10/7,666.98 = 2,771.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.10x = 7,666.98 × 2,771.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.10x = 21,245,393.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,245,393.25/5,116.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,152.66

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