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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.09, 7,161.15 and 2,951.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.09, 7,161.15 and 2,951.17 is: 4,072.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.09 : 7,161.15 = 2,951.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.09/7,161.15 = 2,951.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.09x = 7,161.15 × 2,951.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.09x = 21,133,771.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,133,771.05/5,189.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.73

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