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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,145.12, 7,710.90 and 2,806.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,145.12, 7,710.90 and 2,806.14 is: 4,205.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,145.12 : 7,710.90 = 2,806.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,145.12/7,710.90 = 2,806.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,145.12x = 7,710.90 × 2,806.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,145.12x = 21,637,864.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,637,864.93/5,145.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,205.51

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