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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.70, 7,125.95 and 2,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.70, 7,125.95 and 2,805.84 is: 3,872.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.70 : 7,125.95 = 2,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.70/7,125.95 = 2,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.70x = 7,125.95 × 2,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.70x = 19,994,299.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994,299.57/5,163.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.09

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