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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.62, 7,106.47 and 2,791.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.62, 7,106.47 and 2,791.76 is: 3,852.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.62 : 7,106.47 = 2,791.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.62/7,106.47 = 2,791.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.62x = 7,106.47 × 2,791.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.62x = 19,839,516.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,839,516.18/5,149.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,852.62

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