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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.94, 7,137.45 and 2,814.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.94, 7,137.45 and 2,814.17 is: 3,883.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.94 : 7,137.45 = 2,814.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.94/7,137.45 = 2,814.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.94x = 7,137.45 × 2,814.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.94x = 20,085,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085,961.98/5,171.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.64

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