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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.36, 7,057.98 and 2,876.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.36, 7,057.98 and 2,876.67 is: 3,969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.36 : 7,057.98 = 2,876.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.36/7,057.98 = 2,876.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.36x = 7,057.98 × 2,876.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.36x = 20,303,479.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,303,479.33/5,114.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.90

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