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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.44, 7,052.25 and 2,872.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.44, 7,052.25 and 2,872.26 is: 3,963.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.44 : 7,052.25 = 2,872.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.44/7,052.25 = 2,872.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.44x = 7,052.25 × 2,872.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.44x = 20,255,895.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,255,895.59/5,110.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,963.63

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