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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.69, 7,127.24 and 2,806.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.69, 7,127.24 and 2,806.78 is: 3,873.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.69 : 7,127.24 = 2,806.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.69/7,127.24 = 2,806.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.69x = 7,127.24 × 2,806.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.69x = 20,004,594.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,004,594.69/5,164.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.34

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