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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.36, 7,051.08 and 2,871.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.36, 7,051.08 and 2,871.60 is: 3,962.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.36 : 7,051.08 = 2,871.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.36/7,051.08 = 2,871.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.36x = 7,051.08 × 2,871.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.36x = 20,247,881.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,247,881.33/5,109.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.90

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