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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.37, 7,128.11 and 2,807.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.37, 7,128.11 and 2,807.49 is: 3,874.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.37 : 7,128.11 = 2,807.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.37/7,128.11 = 2,807.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.37x = 7,128.11 × 2,807.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.37x = 20,012,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,083.51/5,165.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.28

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