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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.09, 7,109.94 and 2,794.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.09, 7,109.94 and 2,794.29 is: 3,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.09 : 7,109.94 = 2,794.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.09/7,109.94 = 2,794.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.09x = 7,109.94 × 2,794.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.09x = 19,867,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867,234.24/5,152.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.15

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