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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.39, 7,133.78 and 2,811.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.39, 7,133.78 and 2,811.53 is: 3,879.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.39 : 7,133.78 = 2,811.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.39/7,133.78 = 2,811.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.39x = 7,133.78 × 2,811.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.39x = 20,056,836.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,056,836.48/5,169.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,879.92

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