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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.58, 7,127.04 and 2,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.58, 7,127.04 and 2,806.70 is: 3,873.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.58 : 7,127.04 = 2,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.58/7,127.04 = 2,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.58x = 7,127.04 × 2,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.58x = 20,003,463.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,463.17/5,164.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.20

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