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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.59, 7,062.20 and 2,879.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.59, 7,062.20 and 2,879.47 is: 3,973.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.59 : 7,062.20 = 2,879.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.59/7,062.20 = 2,879.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.59x = 7,062.20 × 2,879.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.59x = 20,335,357.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,335,357.72/5,117.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,973.62

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