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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,114.44, 7,057.76 and 2,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,114.44, 7,057.76 and 2,876.26 is: 3,969.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,114.44 : 7,057.76 = 2,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,114.44/7,057.76 = 2,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,114.44x = 7,057.76 × 2,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,114.44x = 20,299,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,299,952.78/5,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,969.14

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