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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.05, 7,051.93 and 2,871.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.05, 7,051.93 and 2,871.79 is: 3,963.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.05 : 7,051.93 = 2,871.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.05/7,051.93 = 2,871.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.05x = 7,051.93 × 2,871.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.05x = 20,251,647.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251,647.70/5,110.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.11

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