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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.31, 7,141.96 and 2,817.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.31, 7,141.96 and 2,817.45 is: 3,888.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.31 : 7,141.96 = 2,817.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.31/7,141.96 = 2,817.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.31x = 7,141.96 × 2,817.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.31x = 20,122,072.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,122,072.45/5,175.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.09

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