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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.41, 7,126.91 and 2,806.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.41, 7,126.91 and 2,806.56 is: 3,873.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.41 : 7,126.91 = 2,806.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.41/7,126.91 = 2,806.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.41x = 7,126.91 × 2,806.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.41x = 20,002,086.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,086.50/5,164.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.06

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