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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.63, 7,111.85 and 2,795.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.63, 7,111.85 and 2,795.77 is: 3,858.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.63 : 7,111.85 = 2,795.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.63/7,111.85 = 2,795.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.63x = 7,111.85 × 2,795.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.63x = 19,883,112.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,883,112.51/5,153.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.08

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