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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.97, 7,124.88 and 2,805.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.97, 7,124.88 and 2,805.09 is: 3,871.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.97 : 7,124.88 = 2,805.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.97/7,124.88 = 2,805.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.97x = 7,124.88 × 2,805.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.97x = 19,985,929.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,985,929.64/5,162.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.01

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