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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.38, 7,134.97 and 2,812.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.38, 7,134.97 and 2,812.46 is: 3,881.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.38 : 7,134.97 = 2,812.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.38/7,134.97 = 2,812.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.38x = 7,134.97 × 2,812.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.38x = 20,066,817.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,066,817.73/5,170.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.11

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