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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.80, 7,127.34 and 2,806.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.80, 7,127.34 and 2,806.98 is: 3,873.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.80 : 7,127.34 = 2,806.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.80/7,127.34 = 2,806.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.80x = 7,127.34 × 2,806.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.80x = 20,006,300.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,300.83/5,164.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.59

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