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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,206.04, 7,811.74 and 2,867.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,206.04, 7,811.74 and 2,867.91 is: 4,303.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,206.04 : 7,811.74 = 2,867.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,206.04/7,811.74 = 2,867.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,206.04x = 7,811.74 × 2,867.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,206.04x = 22,403,341.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,403,341.55/5,206.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,303.34

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