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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.03, 7,045.82 and 2,867.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.03, 7,045.82 and 2,867.47 is: 3,956.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.03 : 7,045.82 = 2,867.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.03/7,045.82 = 2,867.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.03x = 7,045.82 × 2,867.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.03x = 20,203,677.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,677.48/5,106.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.83

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