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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,157.21, 7,116.96 and 2,799.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,157.21, 7,116.96 and 2,799.35 is: 3,863.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,157.21 : 7,116.96 = 2,799.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,157.21/7,116.96 = 2,799.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,157.21x = 7,116.96 × 2,799.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,157.21x = 19,922,872.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,922,872.77/5,157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,863.11

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