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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.47, 7,128.46 and 2,807.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.47, 7,128.46 and 2,807.76 is: 3,874.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.47 : 7,128.46 = 2,807.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.47/7,128.46 = 2,807.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.47x = 7,128.46 × 2,807.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.47x = 20,015,019.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015,019.30/5,165.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.77

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