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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.26, 7,043.40 and 2,866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.26, 7,043.40 and 2,866.14 is: 3,955.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.26 : 7,043.40 = 2,866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.26/7,043.40 = 2,866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.26x = 7,043.40 × 2,866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.26x = 20,187,370.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,187,370.48/5,104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.00

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