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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,108.76, 7,050.71 and 2,870.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,108.76, 7,050.71 and 2,870.73 is: 3,961.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,108.76 : 7,050.71 = 2,870.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,108.76/7,050.71 = 2,870.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,108.76x = 7,050.71 × 2,870.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,108.76x = 20,240,691.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,691.90/5,108.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.96

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