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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.60, 7,725.78 and 2,961.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.60, 7,725.78 and 2,961.36 is: 4,441.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.60 : 7,725.78 = 2,961.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.60/7,725.78 = 2,961.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.60x = 7,725.78 × 2,961.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.60x = 22,878,815.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,878,815.86/5,151.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,441.11

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