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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.05, 7,100.10 and 2,787.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.05, 7,100.10 and 2,787.17 is: 3,846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.05 : 7,100.10 = 2,787.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.05/7,100.10 = 2,787.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.05x = 7,100.10 × 2,787.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.05x = 19,789,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,789,150.22/5,145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,846.25

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