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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,168.97, 7,133.24 and 2,811.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,168.97, 7,133.24 and 2,811.11 is: 3,879.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,168.97 : 7,133.24 = 2,811.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,168.97/7,133.24 = 2,811.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,168.97x = 7,133.24 × 2,811.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,168.97x = 20,052,322.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,052,322.30/5,168.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.37

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