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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,133.69, 7,714.20 and 2,795.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,133.69, 7,714.20 and 2,795.42 is: 4,200.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,133.69 : 7,714.20 = 2,795.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,133.69/7,714.20 = 2,795.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,133.69x = 7,714.20 × 2,795.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,133.69x = 21,564,428.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,564,428.96/5,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,200.57

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