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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.39, 7,046.06 and 2,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.39, 7,046.06 and 2,867.36 is: 3,957.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.39 : 7,046.06 = 2,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.39/7,046.06 = 2,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.39x = 7,046.06 × 2,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.39x = 20,203,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,590.60/5,105.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.31

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