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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.41, 7,136.57 and 2,813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.41, 7,136.57 and 2,813.56 is: 3,882.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.41 : 7,136.57 = 2,813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.41/7,136.57 = 2,813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.41x = 7,136.57 × 2,813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.41x = 20,079,167.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,079,167.89/5,171.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,882.73

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