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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.16, 7,260.30 and 2,871.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.16, 7,260.30 and 2,871.15 is: 3,962.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.16 : 7,260.30 = 2,871.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.16/7,260.30 = 2,871.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.16x = 7,260.30 × 2,871.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.16x = 20,845,410.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,845,410.35/5,261.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,962.13

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