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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.27, 7,083.92 and 2,775.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.27, 7,083.92 and 2,775.41 is: 3,830.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.27 : 7,083.92 = 2,775.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.27/7,083.92 = 2,775.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.27x = 7,083.92 × 2,775.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.27x = 19,660,820.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,660,820.34/5,133.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.07

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