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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,107.76, 7,048.37 and 2,869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,107.76, 7,048.37 and 2,869.85 is: 3,960.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,107.76 : 7,048.37 = 2,869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,107.76/7,048.37 = 2,869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,107.76x = 7,048.37 × 2,869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,107.76x = 20,227,750.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227,750.30/5,107.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.20

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