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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.87, 7,110.98 and 2,795.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.87, 7,110.98 and 2,795.01 is: 3,857.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.87 : 7,110.98 = 2,795.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.87/7,110.98 = 2,795.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.87x = 7,110.98 × 2,795.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.87x = 19,875,260.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,875,260.21/5,152.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.12

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