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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.32, 7,108.84 and 2,793.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.32, 7,108.84 and 2,793.48 is: 3,855.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.32 : 7,108.84 = 2,793.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.32/7,108.84 = 2,793.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.32x = 7,108.84 × 2,793.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.32x = 19,858,402.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,402.36/5,151.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.01

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