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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.56, 7,128.52 and 2,807.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.56, 7,128.52 and 2,807.72 is: 3,874.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.56 : 7,128.52 = 2,807.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.56/7,128.52 = 2,807.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.56x = 7,128.52 × 2,807.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.56x = 20,014,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,014,888.17/5,165.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.68

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