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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.84, 7,127.31 and 2,806.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.84, 7,127.31 and 2,806.93 is: 3,873.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.84 : 7,127.31 = 2,806.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.84/7,127.31 = 2,806.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.84x = 7,127.31 × 2,806.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.84x = 20,005,860.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,005,860.26/5,164.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.47

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