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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.05, 7,046.09 and 2,868.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.05, 7,046.09 and 2,868.02 is: 3,957.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.05 : 7,046.09 = 2,868.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.05/7,046.09 = 2,868.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.05x = 7,046.09 × 2,868.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.05x = 20,208,312.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208,312.70/5,106.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,957.72

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