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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.68, 7,044.80 and 2,867.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.68, 7,044.80 and 2,867.36 is: 3,956.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.68 : 7,044.80 = 2,867.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.68/7,044.80 = 2,867.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.68x = 7,044.80 × 2,867.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.68x = 20,199,928.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,199,928.17/5,105.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.37

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