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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,121.63, 7,067.76 and 2,883.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,121.63, 7,067.76 and 2,883.75 is: 3,979.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,121.63 : 7,067.76 = 2,883.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,121.63/7,067.76 = 2,883.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,121.63x = 7,067.76 × 2,883.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,121.63x = 20,381,652.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381,652.90/5,121.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,979.52

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