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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.57, 7,107.79 and 2,792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.57, 7,107.79 and 2,792.71 is: 3,853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.57 : 7,107.79 = 2,792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.57/7,107.79 = 2,792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.57x = 7,107.79 × 2,792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.57x = 19,849,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,982.25/5,150.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.94

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