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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.83, 7,131.61 and 2,809.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.83, 7,131.61 and 2,809.97 is: 3,877.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.83 : 7,131.61 = 2,809.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.83/7,131.61 = 2,809.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.83x = 7,131.61 × 2,809.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.83x = 20,039,604.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,039,604.75/5,167.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.76

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