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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.53, 7,126.83 and 2,806.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.53, 7,126.83 and 2,806.62 is: 3,873.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.53 : 7,126.83 = 2,806.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.53/7,126.83 = 2,806.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.53x = 7,126.83 × 2,806.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.53x = 20,002,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,002,303.61/5,164.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.02

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