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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.09, 7,125.06 and 2,805.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.09, 7,125.06 and 2,805.27 is: 3,871.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.09 : 7,125.06 = 2,805.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.09/7,125.06 = 2,805.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.09x = 7,125.06 × 2,805.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.09x = 19,987,717.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,987,717.07/5,163.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.27

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