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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.92, 7,133.16 and 2,811.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.92, 7,133.16 and 2,811.06 is: 3,879.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.92 : 7,133.16 = 2,811.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.92/7,133.16 = 2,811.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.92x = 7,133.16 × 2,811.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.92x = 20,051,741.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,051,741.26/5,168.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.29

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