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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.93, 7,124.84 and 2,805.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.93, 7,124.84 and 2,805.08 is: 3,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.93 : 7,124.84 = 2,805.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.93/7,124.84 = 2,805.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.93x = 7,124.84 × 2,805.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.93x = 19,985,696.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,696.54/5,162.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.00

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