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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,160.54, 7,121.61 and 2,802.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,160.54, 7,121.61 and 2,802.72 is: 3,867.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,160.54 : 7,121.61 = 2,802.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,160.54/7,121.61 = 2,802.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,160.54x = 7,121.61 × 2,802.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,160.54x = 19,959,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,959,878.78/5,160.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,867.79

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