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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.86, 7,110.59 and 2,913.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.86, 7,110.59 and 2,913.77 is: 4,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.86 : 7,110.59 = 2,913.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.86/7,110.59 = 2,913.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.86x = 7,110.59 × 2,913.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.86x = 20,718,573.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,718,573.70/5,151.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,021.58

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