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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,130.59, 7,080.21 and 2,772.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,130.59, 7,080.21 and 2,772.73 is: 3,826.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,130.59 : 7,080.21 = 2,772.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,130.59/7,080.21 = 2,772.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,130.59x = 7,080.21 × 2,772.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,130.59x = 19,631,492.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,631,492.97/5,130.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,826.37

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