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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.51, 7,121.50 and 2,802.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.51, 7,121.50 and 2,802.65 is: 3,867.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.51 : 7,121.50 = 2,802.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.51/7,121.50 = 2,802.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.51x = 7,121.50 × 2,802.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.51x = 19,959,071.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,071.98/5,160.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.65

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