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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.96, 7,122.11 and 2,803.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.96, 7,122.11 and 2,803.10 is: 3,868.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.96 : 7,122.11 = 2,803.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.96/7,122.11 = 2,803.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.96x = 7,122.11 × 2,803.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.96x = 19,963,975.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963,975.74/5,160.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.27

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