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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.22, 7,083.81 and 2,775.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.22, 7,083.81 and 2,775.35 is: 3,829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.22 : 7,083.81 = 2,775.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.22/7,083.81 = 2,775.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.22x = 7,083.81 × 2,775.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.22x = 19,660,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660,052.08/5,133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.96

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