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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,067.34, 7,595.84 and 2,871.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,067.34, 7,595.84 and 2,871.43 is: 4,304.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,067.34 : 7,595.84 = 2,871.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,067.34/7,595.84 = 2,871.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,067.34x = 7,595.84 × 2,871.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,067.34x = 21,810,870.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,810,870.51/5,067.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,304.21

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