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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,175.67, 7,142.39 and 2,817.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,175.67, 7,142.39 and 2,817.81 is: 3,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,175.67 : 7,142.39 = 2,817.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,175.67/7,142.39 = 2,817.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,175.67x = 7,142.39 × 2,817.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,175.67x = 20,125,897.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125,897.97/5,175.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,888.56

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