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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.08, 7,089.18 and 2,779.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.08, 7,089.18 and 2,779.22 is: 3,835.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.08 : 7,089.18 = 2,779.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.08/7,089.18 = 2,779.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.08x = 7,089.18 × 2,779.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.08x = 19,702,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,702,408.56/5,137.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,835.33

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