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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,101.91, 7,040.76 and 2,863.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,101.91, 7,040.76 and 2,863.96 is: 3,952.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,101.91 : 7,040.76 = 2,863.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,101.91/7,040.76 = 2,863.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,101.91x = 7,040.76 × 2,863.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,101.91x = 20,164,419.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,164,419.81/5,101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,952.33

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