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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.90, 7,133.11 and 2,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.90, 7,133.11 and 2,811.06 is: 3,879.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.90 : 7,133.11 = 2,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.90/7,133.11 = 2,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.90x = 7,133.11 × 2,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.90x = 20,051,593.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,593.17/5,168.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.27

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