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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,104.56, 7,651.56 and 2,791.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,104.56, 7,651.56 and 2,791.12 is: 4,183.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,104.56 : 7,651.56 = 2,791.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,104.56/7,651.56 = 2,791.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,104.56x = 7,651.56 × 2,791.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,104.56x = 21,356,422.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,356,422.15/5,104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.79

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