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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.73, 7,107.99 and 2,792.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.73, 7,107.99 and 2,792.87 is: 3,854.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.73 : 7,107.99 = 2,792.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.73/7,107.99 = 2,792.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.73x = 7,107.99 × 2,792.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.73x = 19,851,656.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,851,656.49/5,150.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,854.14

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