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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.23, 7,135.07 and 2,812.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.23, 7,135.07 and 2,812.52 is: 3,881.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.23 : 7,135.07 = 2,812.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.23/7,135.07 = 2,812.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.23x = 7,135.07 × 2,812.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.23x = 20,067,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,530.85/5,170.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.36

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