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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.18, 7,135.14 and 2,812.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.18, 7,135.14 and 2,812.28 is: 3,881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.18 : 7,135.14 = 2,812.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.18/7,135.14 = 2,812.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.18x = 7,135.14 × 2,812.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.18x = 20,066,011.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,011.52/5,170.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.11

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