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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.89, 7,153.82 and 2,826.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.89, 7,153.82 and 2,826.07 is: 3,900.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.89 : 7,153.82 = 2,826.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.89/7,153.82 = 2,826.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.89x = 7,153.82 × 2,826.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.89x = 20,217,196.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,196.09/5,183.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.00

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