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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.08, 7,125.08 and 2,805.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.08, 7,125.08 and 2,805.24 is: 3,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.08 : 7,125.08 = 2,805.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.08/7,125.08 = 2,805.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.08x = 7,125.08 × 2,805.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.08x = 19,987,559.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987,559.42/5,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.25

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