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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.21, 7,134.89 and 2,812.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.21, 7,134.89 and 2,812.35 is: 3,881.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.21 : 7,134.89 = 2,812.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.21/7,134.89 = 2,812.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.21x = 7,134.89 × 2,812.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.21x = 20,065,807.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,807.89/5,170.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.04

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