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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.99, 7,153.94 and 2,826.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.99, 7,153.94 and 2,826.13 is: 3,900.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.99 : 7,153.94 = 2,826.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.99/7,153.94 = 2,826.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.99x = 7,153.94 × 2,826.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.99x = 20,217,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,217,964.45/5,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.08

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