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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.83, 7,135.54 and 2,812.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.83, 7,135.54 and 2,812.97 is: 3,881.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.83 : 7,135.54 = 2,812.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.83/7,135.54 = 2,812.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.83x = 7,135.54 × 2,812.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.83x = 20,072,059.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,072,059.95/5,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,881.79

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