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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,141.72, 7,095.24 and 2,873

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,141.72, 7,095.24 and 2,873 is: 3,964.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,141.72 : 7,095.24 = 2,873 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,141.72/7,095.24 = 2,873/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,141.72x = 7,095.24 × 2,873
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,141.72x = 20,384,624.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,384,624.52/5,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,964.55

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