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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.78, 7,051.68 and 2,871.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.78, 7,051.68 and 2,871.61 is: 3,962.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.78 : 7,051.68 = 2,871.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.78/7,051.68 = 2,871.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.78x = 7,051.68 × 2,871.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.78x = 20,249,674.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,249,674.80/5,109.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.92

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