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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.04, 7,044.57 and 2,867.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.04, 7,044.57 and 2,867.61 is: 3,956.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.04 : 7,044.57 = 2,867.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.04/7,044.57 = 2,867.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.04x = 7,044.57 × 2,867.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.04x = 20,201,079.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,201,079.38/5,106.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,956.31

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