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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.13, 7,107.14 and 2,792.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.13, 7,107.14 and 2,792.27 is: 3,853.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.13 : 7,107.14 = 2,792.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.13/7,107.14 = 2,792.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.13x = 7,107.14 × 2,792.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.13x = 19,845,004.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,845,004.31/5,150.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.30

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