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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.49, 7,109.06 and 2,793.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.49, 7,109.06 and 2,793.61 is: 3,855.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.49 : 7,109.06 = 2,793.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.49/7,109.06 = 2,793.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.49x = 7,109.06 × 2,793.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.49x = 19,859,941.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,941.11/5,151.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.18

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