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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.68, 7,136.94 and 2,814.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.68, 7,136.94 and 2,814.04 is: 3,883.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.68 : 7,136.94 = 2,814.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.68/7,136.94 = 2,814.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.68x = 7,136.94 × 2,814.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.68x = 20,083,634.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,083,634.64/5,171.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.39

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