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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.03, 7,120.70 and 2,802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.03, 7,120.70 and 2,802.17 is: 3,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.03 : 7,120.70 = 2,802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.03/7,120.70 = 2,802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.03x = 7,120.70 × 2,802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.03x = 19,953,402.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,953,402.25/5,160.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,866.92

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