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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,377.94, 7,421.21 and 2,987.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,377.94, 7,421.21 and 2,987.73 is: 4,122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,377.94 : 7,421.21 = 2,987.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,377.94/7,421.21 = 2,987.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,377.94x = 7,421.21 × 2,987.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,377.94x = 22,172,556.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,172,556.81/5,377.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,122.88

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