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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,129.56, 7,078.97 and 2,891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,129.56, 7,078.97 and 2,891.53 is: 3,990.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,129.56 : 7,078.97 = 2,891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,129.56/7,078.97 = 2,891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,129.56x = 7,078.97 × 2,891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,129.56x = 20,469,004.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,469,004.27/5,129.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,990.41

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