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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.13, 7,127.88 and 2,807.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.13, 7,127.88 and 2,807.29 is: 3,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.13 : 7,127.88 = 2,807.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.13/7,127.88 = 2,807.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.13x = 7,127.88 × 2,807.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.13x = 20,009,990.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,009,990.61/5,165.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.05

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