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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.66, 7,135.53 and 2,812.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.66, 7,135.53 and 2,812.78 is: 3,881.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.66 : 7,135.53 = 2,812.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.66/7,135.53 = 2,812.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.66x = 7,135.53 × 2,812.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.66x = 20,070,676.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,070,676.07/5,170.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.65

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