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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.71, 7,125.91 and 2,805.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.71, 7,125.91 and 2,805.84 is: 3,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.71 : 7,125.91 = 2,805.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.71/7,125.91 = 2,805.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.71x = 7,125.91 × 2,805.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.71x = 19,994,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994,156.30/5,163.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.06

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