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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.18, 7,109.99 and 2,794.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.18, 7,109.99 and 2,794.32 is: 3,856.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.18 : 7,109.99 = 2,794.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.18/7,109.99 = 2,794.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.18x = 7,109.99 × 2,794.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.18x = 19,867,587.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,867,587.26/5,152.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,856.15

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