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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.48, 7,086.95 and 2,777.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.48, 7,086.95 and 2,777.62 is: 3,833.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.48 : 7,086.95 = 2,777.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.48/7,086.95 = 2,777.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.48x = 7,086.95 × 2,777.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.48x = 19,684,843.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,684,843.29/5,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.10

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