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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.63, 7,114.74 and 2,797.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.63, 7,114.74 and 2,797.72 is: 3,860.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.63 : 7,114.74 = 2,797.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.63/7,114.74 = 2,797.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.63x = 7,114.74 × 2,797.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.63x = 19,905,022.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,905,022.11/5,155.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,860.83

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