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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.87, 7,048.17 and 2,868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.87, 7,048.17 and 2,868.87 is: 3,959.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.87 : 7,048.17 = 2,868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.87/7,048.17 = 2,868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.87x = 7,048.17 × 2,868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.87x = 20,220,283.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,220,283.47/5,106.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.43

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