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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,111.33, 7,053.71 and 2,873.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,111.33, 7,053.71 and 2,873.19 is: 3,965.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,111.33 : 7,053.71 = 2,873.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,111.33/7,053.71 = 2,873.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,111.33x = 7,053.71 × 2,873.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,111.33x = 20,266,634.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,266,634.67/5,111.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,965.05

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