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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.57, 7,127.15 and 2,806.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.57, 7,127.15 and 2,806.71 is: 3,873.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.57 : 7,127.15 = 2,806.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.57/7,127.15 = 2,806.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.57x = 7,127.15 × 2,806.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.57x = 20,003,850.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,850.19/5,164.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.28

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