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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.11, 7,175.78 and 2,961.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.11, 7,175.78 and 2,961.41 is: 4,085.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.11 : 7,175.78 = 2,961.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.11/7,175.78 = 2,961.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.11x = 7,175.78 × 2,961.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.11x = 21,250,403.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,250,403.73/5,201.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.74

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