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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.72, 7,044.36 and 2,866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.72, 7,044.36 and 2,866.60 is: 3,955.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.72 : 7,044.36 = 2,866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.72/7,044.36 = 2,866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.72x = 7,044.36 × 2,866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.72x = 20,193,362.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,362.38/5,104.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,955.82

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