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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.36, 7,122.54 and 2,803.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.36, 7,122.54 and 2,803.46 is: 3,868.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.36 : 7,122.54 = 2,803.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.36/7,122.54 = 2,803.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.36x = 7,122.54 × 2,803.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.36x = 19,967,755.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,967,755.99/5,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,868.70

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