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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.37, 7,108.89 and 2,793.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.37, 7,108.89 and 2,793.52 is: 3,855.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.37 : 7,108.89 = 2,793.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.37/7,108.89 = 2,793.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.37x = 7,108.89 × 2,793.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.37x = 19,858,826.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,858,826.39/5,151.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.06

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