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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.53, 7,040.09 and 2,863.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.53, 7,040.09 and 2,863.40 is: 3,951.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.53 : 7,040.09 = 2,863.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.53/7,040.09 = 2,863.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.53x = 7,040.09 × 2,863.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.53x = 20,158,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,158,544.19/5,101.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.47

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