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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.39, 7,078.41 and 2,891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.39, 7,078.41 and 2,891.16 is: 3,989.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.39 : 7,078.41 = 2,891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.39/7,078.41 = 2,891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.39x = 7,078.41 × 2,891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.39x = 20,464,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,464,815.86/5,129.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,989.72

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