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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,105.94, 7,046.10 and 2,867.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,105.94, 7,046.10 and 2,867.82 is: 3,957.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,105.94 : 7,046.10 = 2,867.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,105.94/7,046.10 = 2,867.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,105.94x = 7,046.10 × 2,867.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,105.94x = 20,206,946.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,206,946.50/5,105.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.54

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