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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.65, 7,039.41 and 2,862.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.65, 7,039.41 and 2,862.39 is: 3,950.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.65 : 7,039.41 = 2,862.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.65/7,039.41 = 2,862.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.65x = 7,039.41 × 2,862.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.65x = 20,149,512.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,149,512.86/5,100.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.38

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