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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.99, 7,119.34 and 2,801.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.99, 7,119.34 and 2,801.12 is: 3,865.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.99 : 7,119.34 = 2,801.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.99/7,119.34 = 2,801.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.99x = 7,119.34 × 2,801.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.99x = 19,942,125.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,942,125.66/5,158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,865.51

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