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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,151.71, 7,109.43 and 2,793.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,151.71, 7,109.43 and 2,793.84 is: 3,855.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,151.71 : 7,109.43 = 2,793.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,151.71/7,109.43 = 2,793.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,151.71x = 7,109.43 × 2,793.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,151.71x = 19,862,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,862,609.91/5,151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,855.54

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