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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,109.87, 7,051.59 and 2,871.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,109.87, 7,051.59 and 2,871.73 is: 3,962.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,109.87 : 7,051.59 = 2,871.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,109.87/7,051.59 = 2,871.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,109.87x = 7,051.59 × 2,871.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,109.87x = 20,250,263.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,250,263.65/5,109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.97

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