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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.56, 7,107.78 and 2,792.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.56, 7,107.78 and 2,792.70 is: 3,853.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.56 : 7,107.78 = 2,792.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.56/7,107.78 = 2,792.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.56x = 7,107.78 × 2,792.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.56x = 19,849,897.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,897.21/5,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.93

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