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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.77, 7,132.84 and 2,810.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.77, 7,132.84 and 2,810.91 is: 3,879.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.77 : 7,132.84 = 2,810.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.77/7,132.84 = 2,810.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.77x = 7,132.84 × 2,810.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.77x = 20,049,771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,771.28/5,168.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.02

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