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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,165.89, 7,128.73 and 2,807.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,165.89, 7,128.73 and 2,807.95 is: 3,874.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,165.89 : 7,128.73 = 2,807.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,165.89/7,128.73 = 2,807.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,165.89x = 7,128.73 × 2,807.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,165.89x = 20,017,117.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,017,117.40/5,165.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,874.86

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