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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.50, 7,140.81 and 2,816.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.50, 7,140.81 and 2,816.66 is: 3,886.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.50 : 7,140.81 = 2,816.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.50/7,140.81 = 2,816.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.50x = 7,140.81 × 2,816.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.50x = 20,113,233.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,113,233.89/5,174.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.99

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