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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.62, 7,061.10 and 2,879.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.62, 7,061.10 and 2,879.06 is: 3,972.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.62 : 7,061.10 = 2,879.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.62/7,061.10 = 2,879.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.62x = 7,061.10 × 2,879.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.62x = 20,329,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,329,330.57/5,117.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,972.42

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