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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.76, 7,055.26 and 2,874.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.76, 7,055.26 and 2,874.86 is: 3,967.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.76 : 7,055.26 = 2,874.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.76/7,055.26 = 2,874.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.76x = 7,055.26 × 2,874.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.76x = 20,282,884.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,282,884.76/5,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,967.11

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