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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.93, 7,113.83 and 2,797.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.93, 7,113.83 and 2,797.07 is: 3,859.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.93 : 7,113.83 = 2,797.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.93/7,113.83 = 2,797.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.93x = 7,113.83 × 2,797.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.93x = 19,897,830.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,897,830.92/5,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,859.96

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