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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.41, 7,135.19 and 2,812.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.41, 7,135.19 and 2,812.55 is: 3,881.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.41 : 7,135.19 = 2,812.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.41/7,135.19 = 2,812.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.41x = 7,135.19 × 2,812.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.41x = 20,068,028.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,068,028.90/5,170.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.32

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