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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.33, 7,052.94 and 2,872.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.33, 7,052.94 and 2,872.42 is: 3,964.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.33 : 7,052.94 = 2,872.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.33/7,052.94 = 2,872.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.33x = 7,052.94 × 2,872.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.33x = 20,259,005.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,259,005.91/5,110.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.32

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