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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.57, 7,068.77 and 2,997.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.57, 7,068.77 and 2,997.33 is: 4,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.57 : 7,068.77 = 2,997.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.57/7,068.77 = 2,997.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.57x = 7,068.77 × 2,997.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.57x = 21,187,436.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,187,436.38/5,121.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,136.90

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