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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.93, 7,123.43 and 2,804.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.93, 7,123.43 and 2,804.05 is: 3,869.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.93 : 7,123.43 = 2,804.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.93/7,123.43 = 2,804.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.93x = 7,123.43 × 2,804.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.93x = 19,974,422.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974,422.06/5,161.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.57

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