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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.03, 7,089.06 and 2,779.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.03, 7,089.06 and 2,779.16 is: 3,835.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.03 : 7,089.06 = 2,779.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.03/7,089.06 = 2,779.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.03x = 7,089.06 × 2,779.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.03x = 19,701,631.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,701,631.99/5,137.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.22

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