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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.59, 7,109.19 and 2,793.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.59, 7,109.19 and 2,793.72 is: 3,855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.59 : 7,109.19 = 2,793.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.59/7,109.19 = 2,793.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.59x = 7,109.19 × 2,793.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.59x = 19,861,086.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,861,086.29/5,151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.34

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