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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,161.95, 7,123.51 and 2,804.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,161.95, 7,123.51 and 2,804.07 is: 3,869.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,161.95 : 7,123.51 = 2,804.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,161.95/7,123.51 = 2,804.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,161.95x = 7,123.51 × 2,804.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,161.95x = 19,974,850.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,974,850.90/5,161.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.63

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