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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,146.11, 7,101.66 and 2,788.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,146.11, 7,101.66 and 2,788.25 is: 3,847.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,146.11 : 7,101.66 = 2,788.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,146.11/7,101.66 = 2,788.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,146.11x = 7,101.66 × 2,788.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,146.11x = 19,801,178.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,801,178.44/5,146.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,847.80

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