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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.28, 7,133.68 and 2,811.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.28, 7,133.68 and 2,811.48 is: 3,879.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.28 : 7,133.68 = 2,811.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.28/7,133.68 = 2,811.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.28x = 7,133.68 × 2,811.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.28x = 20,056,198.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,198.65/5,169.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.88

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