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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.55, 7,122.91 and 2,803.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.55, 7,122.91 and 2,803.67 is: 3,869.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.55 : 7,122.91 = 2,803.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.55/7,122.91 = 2,803.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.55x = 7,122.91 × 2,803.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.55x = 19,970,299.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,970,299.88/5,161.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.05

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