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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.05, 7,123.67 and 2,804.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.05, 7,123.67 and 2,804.19 is: 3,869.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.05 : 7,123.67 = 2,804.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.05/7,123.67 = 2,804.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.05x = 7,123.67 × 2,804.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.05x = 19,976,124.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,976,124.18/5,162.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.80

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