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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.48, 7,109.02 and 2,793.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.48, 7,109.02 and 2,793.62 is: 3,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.48 : 7,109.02 = 2,793.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.48/7,109.02 = 2,793.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.48x = 7,109.02 × 2,793.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.48x = 19,859,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,900.45/5,151.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.18

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