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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.32, 7,128.72 and 2,927.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.32, 7,128.72 and 2,927.72 is: 4,039.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.32 : 7,128.72 = 2,927.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.32/7,128.72 = 2,927.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.32x = 7,128.72 × 2,927.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.32x = 20,870,896.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,870,896.12/5,166.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,039.80

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