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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.48, 7,128.08 and 2,807.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.48, 7,128.08 and 2,807.62 is: 3,874.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.48 : 7,128.08 = 2,807.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.48/7,128.08 = 2,807.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.48x = 7,128.08 × 2,807.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.48x = 20,012,939.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,939.97/5,165.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.36

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