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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.56, 7,814.74 and 2,901.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.56, 7,814.74 and 2,901.04 is: 4,345.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.56 : 7,814.74 = 2,901.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.56/7,814.74 = 2,901.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.56x = 7,814.74 × 2,901.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.56x = 22,670,873.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,670,873.33/5,216.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,345.94

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