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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.34, 7,128.12 and 2,807.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.34, 7,128.12 and 2,807.49 is: 3,874.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.34 : 7,128.12 = 2,807.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.34/7,128.12 = 2,807.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.34x = 7,128.12 × 2,807.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.34x = 20,012,125.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,125.62/5,165.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.31

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