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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.64, 7,084.42 and 2,775.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.64, 7,084.42 and 2,775.77 is: 3,830.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.64 : 7,084.42 = 2,775.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.64/7,084.42 = 2,775.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.64x = 7,084.42 × 2,775.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.64x = 19,664,731.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,664,731.28/5,133.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.56

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