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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.83, 7,112.25 and 2,795.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.83, 7,112.25 and 2,795.97 is: 3,858.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.83 : 7,112.25 = 2,795.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.83/7,112.25 = 2,795.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.83x = 7,112.25 × 2,795.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.83x = 19,885,637.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,885,637.63/5,153.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.42

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