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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.49, 7,128.08 and 2,807.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.49, 7,128.08 and 2,807.61 is: 3,874.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.49 : 7,128.08 = 2,807.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.49/7,128.08 = 2,807.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.49x = 7,128.08 × 2,807.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.49x = 20,012,868.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,012,868.69/5,165.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.34

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