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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.36, 7,038.68 and 2,862.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.36, 7,038.68 and 2,862.24 is: 3,949.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.36 : 7,038.68 = 2,862.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.36/7,038.68 = 2,862.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.36x = 7,038.68 × 2,862.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.36x = 20,146,391.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,146,391.44/5,100.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,949.99

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