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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.96, 7,135.91 and 2,813.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.96, 7,135.91 and 2,813.09 is: 3,882.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.96 : 7,135.91 = 2,813.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.96/7,135.91 = 2,813.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.96x = 7,135.91 × 2,813.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.96x = 20,073,957.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,073,957.06/5,170.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.06

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