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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.42, 7,107.57 and 2,792.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.42, 7,107.57 and 2,792.56 is: 3,853.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.42 : 7,107.57 = 2,792.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.42/7,107.57 = 2,792.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.42x = 7,107.57 × 2,792.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.42x = 19,848,301.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,848,301.72/5,150.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.72

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