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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.93, 7,121.97 and 2,803.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.93, 7,121.97 and 2,803.05 is: 3,868.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.93 : 7,121.97 = 2,803.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.93/7,121.97 = 2,803.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.93x = 7,121.97 × 2,803.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.93x = 19,963,238.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963,238.01/5,160.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.15

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