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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,110.83, 7,053.63 and 2,872.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,110.83, 7,053.63 and 2,872.92 is: 3,965.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,110.83 : 7,053.63 = 2,872.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,110.83/7,053.63 = 2,872.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,110.83x = 7,053.63 × 2,872.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,110.83x = 20,264,514.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,264,514.70/5,110.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.01

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