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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.53, 7,084.28 and 2,775.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.53, 7,084.28 and 2,775.68 is: 3,830.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.53 : 7,084.28 = 2,775.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.53/7,084.28 = 2,775.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.53x = 7,084.28 × 2,775.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.53x = 19,663,694.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,663,694.31/5,133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.44

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