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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.32, 7,134.96 and 2,812.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.32, 7,134.96 and 2,812.44 is: 3,881.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.32 : 7,134.96 = 2,812.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.32/7,134.96 = 2,812.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.32x = 7,134.96 × 2,812.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.32x = 20,066,646.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,646.90/5,170.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.12

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