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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.71, 7,127.28 and 2,806.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.71, 7,127.28 and 2,806.89 is: 3,873.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.71 : 7,127.28 = 2,806.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.71/7,127.28 = 2,806.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.71x = 7,127.28 × 2,806.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.71x = 20,005,490.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,490.96/5,164.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.50

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