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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.52, 7,127.03 and 2,806.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.52, 7,127.03 and 2,806.66 is: 3,873.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.52 : 7,127.03 = 2,806.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.52/7,127.03 = 2,806.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.52x = 7,127.03 × 2,806.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.52x = 20,003,162.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,162.30/5,164.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.19

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