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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.84, 7,132.97 and 2,810.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.84, 7,132.97 and 2,810.97 is: 3,879.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.84 : 7,132.97 = 2,810.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.84/7,132.97 = 2,810.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.84x = 7,132.97 × 2,810.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.84x = 20,050,550.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,050,550.63/5,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.12

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