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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.14, 7,127.92 and 2,807.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.14, 7,127.92 and 2,807.28 is: 3,874.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.14 : 7,127.92 = 2,807.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.14/7,127.92 = 2,807.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.14x = 7,127.92 × 2,807.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.14x = 20,010,067.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,067.26/5,165.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.06

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