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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.35, 7,050.33 and 2,870.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.35, 7,050.33 and 2,870.70 is: 3,961.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.35 : 7,050.33 = 2,870.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.35/7,050.33 = 2,870.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.35x = 7,050.33 × 2,870.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.35x = 20,239,382.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,239,382.33/5,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.25

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