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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,153.97, 7,112.53 and 2,796.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,153.97, 7,112.53 and 2,796.16 is: 3,858.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,153.97 : 7,112.53 = 2,796.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,153.97/7,112.53 = 2,796.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,153.97x = 7,112.53 × 2,796.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,153.97x = 19,887,771.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,887,771.88/5,153.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,858.73

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