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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.84, 7,051.56 and 2,871.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.84, 7,051.56 and 2,871.80 is: 3,963.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.84 : 7,051.56 = 2,871.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.84/7,051.56 = 2,871.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.84x = 7,051.56 × 2,871.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.84x = 20,250,670.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250,670.01/5,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.07

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