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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.83, 7,131.70 and 2,809.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.83, 7,131.70 and 2,809.99 is: 3,877.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.83 : 7,131.70 = 2,809.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.83/7,131.70 = 2,809.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.83x = 7,131.70 × 2,809.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.83x = 20,039,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,955.97/5,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.83

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