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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.88, 7,113.90 and 2,797.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.88, 7,113.90 and 2,797.12 is: 3,860.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.88 : 7,113.90 = 2,797.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.88/7,113.90 = 2,797.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.88x = 7,113.90 × 2,797.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.88x = 19,898,431.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,898,431.97/5,154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.12

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