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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.60, 7,084.36 and 2,775.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.60, 7,084.36 and 2,775.74 is: 3,830.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.60 : 7,084.36 = 2,775.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.60/7,084.36 = 2,775.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.60x = 7,084.36 × 2,775.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.60x = 19,664,309.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,309.47/5,133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.51

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