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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.11, 7,134.78 and 2,812.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.11, 7,134.78 and 2,812.25 is: 3,880.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.11 : 7,134.78 = 2,812.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.11/7,134.78 = 2,812.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.11x = 7,134.78 × 2,812.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.11x = 20,064,749.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,064,749.38/5,170.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.91

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