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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.27, 7,125.21 and 2,805.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.27, 7,125.21 and 2,805.43 is: 3,871.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.27 : 7,125.21 = 2,805.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.27/7,125.21 = 2,805.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.27x = 7,125.21 × 2,805.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.27x = 19,989,260.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,989,260.08/5,163.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.43

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