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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,126.97, 7,075.11 and 2,858.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,126.97, 7,075.11 and 2,858.34 is: 3,944.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,126.97 : 7,075.11 = 2,858.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,126.97/7,075.11 = 2,858.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,126.97x = 7,075.11 × 2,858.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,126.97x = 20,223,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,223,069.92/5,126.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,944.45

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