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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.50, 7,107.68 and 2,792.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.50, 7,107.68 and 2,792.63 is: 3,853.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.50 : 7,107.68 = 2,792.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.50/7,107.68 = 2,792.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.50x = 7,107.68 × 2,792.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.50x = 19,849,106.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,106.44/5,150.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.83

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