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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.10, 7,122.05 and 2,803.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.10, 7,122.05 and 2,803.24 is: 3,868.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.10 : 7,122.05 = 2,803.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.10/7,122.05 = 2,803.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.10x = 7,122.05 × 2,803.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.10x = 19,964,779.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,964,779.83/5,161.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.32

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