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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.49, 7,050.38 and 2,871.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.49, 7,050.38 and 2,871.26 is: 3,961.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.49 : 7,050.38 = 2,871.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.49/7,050.38 = 2,871.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.49x = 7,050.38 × 2,871.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.49x = 20,243,450.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,243,450.91/5,109.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,961.93

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