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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,136.55, 7,088.45 and 2,778.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,136.55, 7,088.45 and 2,778.71 is: 3,834.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,136.55 : 7,088.45 = 2,778.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,136.55/7,088.45 = 2,778.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,136.55x = 7,088.45 × 2,778.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,136.55x = 19,696,746.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,696,746.90/5,136.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.63

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