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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,167.96, 7,131.86 and 2,810.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,167.96, 7,131.86 and 2,810.10 is: 3,877.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,167.96 : 7,131.86 = 2,810.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,167.96/7,131.86 = 2,810.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,167.96x = 7,131.86 × 2,810.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,167.96x = 20,041,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041,190.08/5,167.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.97

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