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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.18, 7,122.36 and 2,803.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.18, 7,122.36 and 2,803.33 is: 3,868.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.18 : 7,122.36 = 2,803.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.18/7,122.36 = 2,803.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.18x = 7,122.36 × 2,803.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.18x = 19,966,325.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,966,325.46/5,161.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.56

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