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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.63, 7,127.33 and 2,806.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.63, 7,127.33 and 2,806.77 is: 3,873.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.63 : 7,127.33 = 2,806.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.63/7,127.33 = 2,806.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.63x = 7,127.33 × 2,806.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.63x = 20,004,761.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,761.99/5,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.42

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