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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.59, 7,055.31 and 2,843.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.59, 7,055.31 and 2,843.91 is: 3,924.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.59 : 7,055.31 = 2,843.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.59/7,055.31 = 2,843.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.59x = 7,055.31 × 2,843.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.59x = 20,064,663.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,663.33/5,112.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,924.56

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