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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.07, 7,109.91 and 2,794.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.07, 7,109.91 and 2,794.23 is: 3,856.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.07 : 7,109.91 = 2,794.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.07/7,109.91 = 2,794.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.07x = 7,109.91 × 2,794.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.07x = 19,866,723.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,866,723.82/5,152.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.06

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