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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.13, 7,127.92 and 2,807.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.13, 7,127.92 and 2,807.27 is: 3,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.13 : 7,127.92 = 2,807.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.13/7,127.92 = 2,807.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.13x = 7,127.92 × 2,807.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.13x = 20,010,017.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,017.31/5,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.06

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