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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.60, 7,134.03 and 2,811.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.60, 7,134.03 and 2,811.83 is: 3,880.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.60 : 7,134.03 = 2,811.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.60/7,134.03 = 2,811.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.60x = 7,134.03 × 2,811.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.60x = 20,059,643.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,643.90/5,169.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.31

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