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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,155.71, 7,114.91 and 2,797.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,155.71, 7,114.91 and 2,797.85 is: 3,861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,155.71 : 7,114.91 = 2,797.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,155.71/7,114.91 = 2,797.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,155.71x = 7,114.91 × 2,797.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,155.71x = 19,906,401.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,906,401.38/5,155.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,861.04

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