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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.64, 7,136.86 and 2,813.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.64, 7,136.86 and 2,813.77 is: 3,883.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.64 : 7,136.86 = 2,813.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.64/7,136.86 = 2,813.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.64x = 7,136.86 × 2,813.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.64x = 20,081,464.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081,464.72/5,171.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.00

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