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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,166.38, 7,129.62 and 2,808.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,166.38, 7,129.62 and 2,808.47 is: 3,875.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,166.38 : 7,129.62 = 2,808.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,166.38/7,129.62 = 2,808.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,166.38x = 7,129.62 × 2,808.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,166.38x = 20,023,341.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023,341.71/5,166.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,875.70

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