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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.61, 7,060.42 and 2,879.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.61, 7,060.42 and 2,879.26 is: 3,973.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.61 : 7,060.42 = 2,879.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.61/7,060.42 = 2,879.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.61x = 7,060.42 × 2,879.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.61x = 20,328,735.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,328,735.19/5,116.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.09

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