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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.68, 7,752.40 and 2,701.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.68, 7,752.40 and 2,701.12 is: 4,053.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.68 : 7,752.40 = 2,701.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.68/7,752.40 = 2,701.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.68x = 7,752.40 × 2,701.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.68x = 20,940,162.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,940,162.69/5,165.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,053.71

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