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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.61, 7,421.13 and 2,987.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.61, 7,421.13 and 2,987.70 is: 4,123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.61 : 7,421.13 = 2,987.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.61/7,421.13 = 2,987.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.61x = 7,421.13 × 2,987.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.61x = 22,172,110.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,110.10/5,377.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,123.05

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