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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,103.99, 7,044.12 and 2,865.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,103.99, 7,044.12 and 2,865.87 is: 3,955.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,103.99 : 7,044.12 = 2,865.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,103.99/7,044.12 = 2,865.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,103.99x = 7,044.12 × 2,865.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,103.99x = 20,187,532.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,532.18/5,103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.25

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