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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.55, 7,042.67 and 2,865.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.55, 7,042.67 and 2,865.38 is: 3,954.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.55 : 7,042.67 = 2,865.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.55/7,042.67 = 2,865.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.55x = 7,042.67 × 2,865.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.55x = 20,179,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,179,936.21/5,103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,954.10

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