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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.00, 7,106.99 and 2,792.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.00, 7,106.99 and 2,792.13 is: 3,853.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.00 : 7,106.99 = 2,792.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.00/7,106.99 = 2,792.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.00x = 7,106.99 × 2,792.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.00x = 19,843,626.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,843,626.03/5,150.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.14

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