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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.58, 7,056.93 and 2,875.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.58, 7,056.93 and 2,875.44 is: 3,968.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.58 : 7,056.93 = 2,875.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.58/7,056.93 = 2,875.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.58x = 7,056.93 × 2,875.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.58x = 20,291,778.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,291,778.80/5,113.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,968.22

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