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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.35, 7,051.01 and 2,871.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.35, 7,051.01 and 2,871.23 is: 3,962.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.35 : 7,051.01 = 2,871.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.35/7,051.01 = 2,871.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.35x = 7,051.01 × 2,871.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.35x = 20,245,021.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,245,021.83/5,109.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.35

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