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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.78, 7,421.39 and 3,139.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.78, 7,421.39 and 3,139.75 is: 4,332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.78 : 7,421.39 = 3,139.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.78/7,421.39 = 3,139.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.78x = 7,421.39 × 3,139.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.78x = 23,301,309.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,301,309.25/5,377.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,332.89

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