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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,164.89, 7,127.35 and 2,806.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,164.89, 7,127.35 and 2,806.95 is: 3,873.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,164.89 : 7,127.35 = 2,806.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,164.89/7,127.35 = 2,806.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,164.89x = 7,127.35 × 2,806.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,164.89x = 20,006,115.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,006,115.08/5,164.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.48

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