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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.16, 7,039.73 and 2,863.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.16, 7,039.73 and 2,863.21 is: 3,951.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.16 : 7,039.73 = 2,863.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.16/7,039.73 = 2,863.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.16x = 7,039.73 × 2,863.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.16x = 20,156,175.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,156,175.82/5,101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.30

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