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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.02, 7,045.32 and 2,867.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.02, 7,045.32 and 2,867.04 is: 3,956.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.02 : 7,045.32 = 2,867.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.02/7,045.32 = 2,867.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.02x = 7,045.32 × 2,867.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.02x = 20,199,214.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,214.25/5,105.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.74

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