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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.23, 7,124.99 and 2,805.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.23, 7,124.99 and 2,805.36 is: 3,871.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.23 : 7,124.99 = 2,805.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.23/7,124.99 = 2,805.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.23x = 7,124.99 × 2,805.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.23x = 19,988,147.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,988,147.92/5,163.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.25

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