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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.62, 7,114.69 and 2,886.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.62, 7,114.69 and 2,886.94 is: 3,983.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.62 : 7,114.69 = 2,886.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.62/7,114.69 = 2,886.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.62x = 7,114.69 × 2,886.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.62x = 20,539,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,539,683.15/5,155.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,983.94

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