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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.84, 7,132.98 and 2,811.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.84, 7,132.98 and 2,811.08 is: 3,879.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.84 : 7,132.98 = 2,811.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.84/7,132.98 = 2,811.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.84x = 7,132.98 × 2,811.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.84x = 20,051,377.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,377.42/5,168.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.28

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