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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.44, 7,127.04 and 2,806.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.44, 7,127.04 and 2,806.74 is: 3,873.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.44 : 7,127.04 = 2,806.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.44/7,127.04 = 2,806.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.44x = 7,127.04 × 2,806.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.44x = 20,003,748.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,748.25/5,164.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.36

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