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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.13, 7,131.98 and 2,810.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.13, 7,131.98 and 2,810.27 is: 3,878.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.13 : 7,131.98 = 2,810.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.13/7,131.98 = 2,810.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.13x = 7,131.98 × 2,810.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.13x = 20,042,789.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,042,789.43/5,168.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.15

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