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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.10, 7,127.71 and 2,807.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.10, 7,127.71 and 2,807.24 is: 3,873.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.10 : 7,127.71 = 2,807.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.10/7,127.71 = 2,807.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.10x = 7,127.71 × 2,807.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.10x = 20,009,149.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009,149.96/5,165.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,873.91

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