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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.25, 7,043.97 and 2,866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.25, 7,043.97 and 2,866.33 is: 3,955.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.25 : 7,043.97 = 2,866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.25/7,043.97 = 2,866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.25x = 7,043.97 × 2,866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.25x = 20,190,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190,342.53/5,104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.59

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