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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,152.96, 7,111.10 and 2,795.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,152.96, 7,111.10 and 2,795.11 is: 3,857.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,152.96 : 7,111.10 = 2,795.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,152.96/7,111.10 = 2,795.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,152.96x = 7,111.10 × 2,795.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,152.96x = 19,876,306.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,876,306.72/5,152.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.26

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