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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.37, 7,135.16 and 2,812.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.37, 7,135.16 and 2,812.51 is: 3,881.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.37 : 7,135.16 = 2,812.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.37/7,135.16 = 2,812.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.37x = 7,135.16 × 2,812.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.37x = 20,067,742.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067,742.64/5,170.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.30

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