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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,100.91, 7,039.38 and 2,862.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,100.91, 7,039.38 and 2,862.95 is: 3,950.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,100.91 : 7,039.38 = 2,862.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,100.91/7,039.38 = 2,862.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,100.91x = 7,039.38 × 2,862.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,100.91x = 20,153,410.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,153,410.57/5,100.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,950.95

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