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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.32, 7,126.72 and 2,806.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.32, 7,126.72 and 2,806.46 is: 3,872.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.32 : 7,126.72 = 2,806.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.32/7,126.72 = 2,806.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.32x = 7,126.72 × 2,806.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.32x = 20,000,830.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000,830.48/5,164.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.89

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