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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.29, 7,048.26 and 2,869.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.29, 7,048.26 and 2,869.53 is: 3,960.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.29 : 7,048.26 = 2,869.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.29/7,048.26 = 2,869.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.29x = 7,048.26 × 2,869.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.29x = 20,225,193.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,225,193.52/5,107.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.06

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