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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.11, 7,047.98 and 2,869.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.11, 7,047.98 and 2,869.41 is: 3,959.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.11 : 7,047.98 = 2,869.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.11/7,047.98 = 2,869.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.11x = 7,047.98 × 2,869.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.11x = 20,223,544.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,223,544.29/5,107.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,959.88

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