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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.70, 7,123.18 and 2,803.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.70, 7,123.18 and 2,803.84 is: 3,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.70 : 7,123.18 = 2,803.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.70/7,123.18 = 2,803.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.70x = 7,123.18 × 2,803.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.70x = 19,972,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,972,207.38/5,161.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.31

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