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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.53, 7,133.96 and 2,811.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.53, 7,133.96 and 2,811.67 is: 3,880.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.53 : 7,133.96 = 2,811.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.53/7,133.96 = 2,811.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.53x = 7,133.96 × 2,811.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.53x = 20,058,341.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,058,341.31/5,169.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.11

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