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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,117.99, 7,062.89 and 2,879.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,117.99, 7,062.89 and 2,879.73 is: 3,974.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,117.99 : 7,062.89 = 2,879.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,117.99/7,062.89 = 2,879.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,117.99x = 7,062.89 × 2,879.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,117.99x = 20,339,201.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,339,201.82/5,117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,974.06

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