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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.22, 7,122.48 and 2,803.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.22, 7,122.48 and 2,803.41 is: 3,868.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.22 : 7,122.48 = 2,803.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.22/7,122.48 = 2,803.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.22x = 7,122.48 × 2,803.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.22x = 19,967,236.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,236.91/5,161.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.71

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