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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.68, 7,040.35 and 2,863.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.68, 7,040.35 and 2,863.59 is: 3,951.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.68 : 7,040.35 = 2,863.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.68/7,040.35 = 2,863.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.68x = 7,040.35 × 2,863.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.68x = 20,160,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,160,653.03/5,101.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,951.76

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