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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.48, 7,111.80 and 2,795.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.48, 7,111.80 and 2,795.63 is: 3,857.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.48 : 7,111.80 = 2,795.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.48/7,111.80 = 2,795.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.48x = 7,111.80 × 2,795.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.48x = 19,881,961.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,881,961.43/5,153.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,857.97

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