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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.34, 7,106.09 and 2,791.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.34, 7,106.09 and 2,791.47 is: 3,852.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.34 : 7,106.09 = 2,791.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.34/7,106.09 = 2,791.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.34x = 7,106.09 × 2,791.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.34x = 19,836,423.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,836,423.09/5,149.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.23

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