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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,137.67, 7,089.99 and 2,779.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,137.67, 7,089.99 and 2,779.81 is: 3,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,137.67 : 7,089.99 = 2,779.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,137.67/7,089.99 = 2,779.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,137.67x = 7,089.99 × 2,779.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,137.67x = 19,708,796.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,708,796.95/5,137.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,836.13

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