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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.41, 7,130.99 and 2,809.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.41, 7,130.99 and 2,809.55 is: 3,877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.41 : 7,130.99 = 2,809.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.41/7,130.99 = 2,809.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.41x = 7,130.99 × 2,809.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.41x = 20,034,890.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034,890.78/5,167.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.16

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