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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,135.88, 7,087.52 and 2,778.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,135.88, 7,087.52 and 2,778.01 is: 3,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,135.88 : 7,087.52 = 2,778.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,135.88/7,087.52 = 2,778.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,135.88x = 7,087.52 × 2,778.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,135.88x = 19,689,201.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,689,201.44/5,135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,833.66

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