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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.56, 7,111.92 and 2,795.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.56, 7,111.92 and 2,795.71 is: 3,858.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.56 : 7,111.92 = 2,795.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.56/7,111.92 = 2,795.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.56x = 7,111.92 × 2,795.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.56x = 19,882,883.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,882,883.64/5,153.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.09

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