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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.53, 7,128.45 and 2,807.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.53, 7,128.45 and 2,807.65 is: 3,874.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.53 : 7,128.45 = 2,807.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.53/7,128.45 = 2,807.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.53x = 7,128.45 × 2,807.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.53x = 20,014,192.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014,192.64/5,165.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.57

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