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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.14, 7,134.86 and 2,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.14, 7,134.86 and 2,812.28 is: 3,880.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.14 : 7,134.86 = 2,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.14/7,134.86 = 2,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.14x = 7,134.86 × 2,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.14x = 20,065,195.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,195.44/5,170.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.98

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