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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.62, 7,127.21 and 2,806.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.62, 7,127.21 and 2,806.76 is: 3,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.62 : 7,127.21 = 2,806.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.62/7,127.21 = 2,806.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.62x = 7,127.21 × 2,806.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.62x = 20,004,336.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,336.90/5,164.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.34

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