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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.88, 7,132.96 and 2,810.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.88, 7,132.96 and 2,810.88 is: 3,878.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.88 : 7,132.96 = 2,810.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.88/7,132.96 = 2,810.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.88x = 7,132.96 × 2,810.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.88x = 20,049,894.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,049,894.60/5,168.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,878.96

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