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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,106.97, 7,047.26 and 2,869.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,106.97, 7,047.26 and 2,869.05 is: 3,959.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,106.97 : 7,047.26 = 2,869.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,106.97/7,047.26 = 2,869.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,106.97x = 7,047.26 × 2,869.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,106.97x = 20,218,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,941.30/5,106.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.09

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