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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.97, 7,083.47 and 2,775.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.97, 7,083.47 and 2,775.11 is: 3,829.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.97 : 7,083.47 = 2,775.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.97/7,083.47 = 2,775.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.97x = 7,083.47 × 2,775.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.97x = 19,657,379.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,657,379.95/5,132.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.63

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