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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.27, 7,129.53 and 2,808.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.27, 7,129.53 and 2,808.47 is: 3,875.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.27 : 7,129.53 = 2,808.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.27/7,129.53 = 2,808.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.27x = 7,129.53 × 2,808.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.27x = 20,023,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,042.16/5,166.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.72

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