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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.97, 7,060.91 and 2,878.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.97, 7,060.91 and 2,878.79 is: 3,972.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.97 : 7,060.91 = 2,878.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.97/7,060.91 = 2,878.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.97x = 7,060.91 × 2,878.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.97x = 20,326,901.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,326,901.95/5,116.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.45

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