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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.67, 7,132.83 and 2,810.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.67, 7,132.83 and 2,810.86 is: 3,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.67 : 7,132.83 = 2,810.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.67/7,132.83 = 2,810.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.67x = 7,132.83 × 2,810.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.67x = 20,049,386.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,386.53/5,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.02

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