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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.96, 7,061.68 and 2,878.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.96, 7,061.68 and 2,878.98 is: 3,973.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.96 : 7,061.68 = 2,878.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.96/7,061.68 = 2,878.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.96x = 7,061.68 × 2,878.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.96x = 20,330,435.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,330,435.49/5,116.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.15

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