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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.89, 7,133.02 and 2,811.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.89, 7,133.02 and 2,811.04 is: 3,879.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.89 : 7,133.02 = 2,811.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.89/7,133.02 = 2,811.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.89x = 7,133.02 × 2,811.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.89x = 20,051,179.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,179.68/5,168.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.20

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