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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.72, 7,101.09 and 2,787.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.72, 7,101.09 and 2,787.87 is: 3,847.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.72 : 7,101.09 = 2,787.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.72/7,101.09 = 2,787.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.72x = 7,101.09 × 2,787.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.72x = 19,796,880.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,796,880.27/5,145.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.26

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