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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.64, 7,126.84 and 2,806.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.64, 7,126.84 and 2,806.73 is: 3,873.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.64 : 7,126.84 = 2,806.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.64/7,126.84 = 2,806.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.64x = 7,126.84 × 2,806.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.64x = 20,003,101.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,003,101.60/5,164.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.09

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