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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.91, 7,060.94 and 2,878.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.91, 7,060.94 and 2,878.34 is: 3,971.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.91 : 7,060.94 = 2,878.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.91/7,060.94 = 2,878.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.91x = 7,060.94 × 2,878.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.91x = 20,323,810.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323,810.89/5,116.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,971.89

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