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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,149.94, 7,106.93 and 2,792.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,149.94, 7,106.93 and 2,792.08 is: 3,853.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,149.94 : 7,106.93 = 2,792.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,149.94/7,106.93 = 2,792.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,149.94x = 7,106.93 × 2,792.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,149.94x = 19,843,117.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,117.11/5,149.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.08

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