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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.37, 7,049.73 and 2,870.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.37, 7,049.73 and 2,870.14 is: 3,960.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.37 : 7,049.73 = 2,870.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.37/7,049.73 = 2,870.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.37x = 7,049.73 × 2,870.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.37x = 20,233,712.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,712.06/5,108.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,960.89

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