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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.39, 7,057.86 and 2,876.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.39, 7,057.86 and 2,876.25 is: 3,969.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.39 : 7,057.86 = 2,876.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.39/7,057.86 = 2,876.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.39x = 7,057.86 × 2,876.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.39x = 20,300,143.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,300,143.97/5,114.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.22

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