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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.98, 7,137.12 and 2,814.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.98, 7,137.12 and 2,814.07 is: 3,883.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.98 : 7,137.12 = 2,814.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.98/7,137.12 = 2,814.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.98x = 7,137.12 × 2,814.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.98x = 20,084,337.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,084,337.44/5,171.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,883.30

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