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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.59, 7,107.84 and 2,792.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.59, 7,107.84 and 2,792.71 is: 3,853.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.59 : 7,107.84 = 2,792.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.59/7,107.84 = 2,792.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.59x = 7,107.84 × 2,792.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.59x = 19,850,135.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,850,135.85/5,150.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,853.95

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