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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.54, 7,134.04 and 2,811.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.54, 7,134.04 and 2,811.72 is: 3,880.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.54 : 7,134.04 = 2,811.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.54/7,134.04 = 2,811.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.54x = 7,134.04 × 2,811.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.54x = 20,058,922.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,922.95/5,169.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.21

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