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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.83, 7,123.32 and 2,803.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.83, 7,123.32 and 2,803.95 is: 3,869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.83 : 7,123.32 = 2,803.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.83/7,123.32 = 2,803.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.83x = 7,123.32 × 2,803.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.83x = 19,973,459.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973,459.83/5,161.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.45

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