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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.14, 7,141.69 and 2,817.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.14, 7,141.69 and 2,817.28 is: 3,887.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.14 : 7,141.69 = 2,817.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.14/7,141.69 = 2,817.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.14x = 7,141.69 × 2,817.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.14x = 20,120,160.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120,160.78/5,175.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.85

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