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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.49, 7,126.70 and 2,806.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.49, 7,126.70 and 2,806.61 is: 3,872.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.49 : 7,126.70 = 2,806.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.49/7,126.70 = 2,806.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.49x = 7,126.70 × 2,806.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.49x = 20,001,867.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,001,867.49/5,164.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.96

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