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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,169.55, 7,134.04 and 2,811.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,169.55, 7,134.04 and 2,811.75 is: 3,880.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,169.55 : 7,134.04 = 2,811.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,169.55/7,134.04 = 2,811.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,169.55x = 7,134.04 × 2,811.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,169.55x = 20,059,136.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059,136.97/5,169.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,880.25

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