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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,174.83, 7,141.26 and 2,816.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,174.83, 7,141.26 and 2,816.97 is: 3,887.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,174.83 : 7,141.26 = 2,816.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,174.83/7,141.26 = 2,816.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,174.83x = 7,141.26 × 2,816.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,174.83x = 20,116,715.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,116,715.18/5,174.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.42

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