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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.63, 7,127.19 and 2,806.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.63, 7,127.19 and 2,806.79 is: 3,873.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.63 : 7,127.19 = 2,806.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.63/7,127.19 = 2,806.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.63x = 7,127.19 × 2,806.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.63x = 20,004,489.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,489.98/5,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.37

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