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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.08, 7,131.88 and 2,810.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.08, 7,131.88 and 2,810.08 is: 3,877.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.08 : 7,131.88 = 2,810.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.08/7,131.88 = 2,810.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.08x = 7,131.88 × 2,810.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.08x = 20,041,153.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,041,153.35/5,168.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,877.87

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