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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.73, 7,135.50 and 2,812.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.73, 7,135.50 and 2,812.88 is: 3,881.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.73 : 7,135.50 = 2,812.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.73/7,135.50 = 2,812.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.73x = 7,135.50 × 2,812.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.73x = 20,071,305.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,071,305.24/5,170.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.72

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