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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.42, 7,125.54 and 2,805.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.42, 7,125.54 and 2,805.56 is: 3,871.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.42 : 7,125.54 = 2,805.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.42/7,125.54 = 2,805.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.42x = 7,125.54 × 2,805.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.42x = 19,991,130.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,991,130.00/5,163.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,871.68

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