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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,069.06, 7,591.24 and 2,871.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,069.06, 7,591.24 and 2,871.14 is: 4,299.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,069.06 : 7,591.24 = 2,871.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,069.06/7,591.24 = 2,871.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,069.06x = 7,591.24 × 2,871.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,069.06x = 21,795,512.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,795,512.81/5,069.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,299.71

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