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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.67, 7,693.08 and 2,791.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.67, 7,693.08 and 2,791.69 is: 4,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.67 : 7,693.08 = 2,791.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.67/7,693.08 = 2,791.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.67x = 7,693.08 × 2,791.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.67x = 21,476,694.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,476,694.51/5,133.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,183.50

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