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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.20, 7,083.81 and 2,775.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.20, 7,083.81 and 2,775.34 is: 3,829.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.20 : 7,083.81 = 2,775.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.20/7,083.81 = 2,775.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.20x = 7,083.81 × 2,775.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.20x = 19,659,981.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,659,981.25/5,133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.97

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