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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.21, 7,127.97 and 2,807.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.21, 7,127.97 and 2,807.39 is: 3,874.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.21 : 7,127.97 = 2,807.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.21/7,127.97 = 2,807.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.21x = 7,127.97 × 2,807.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.21x = 20,010,991.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,010,991.70/5,165.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.19

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