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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.03, 7,153.97 and 2,826.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.03, 7,153.97 and 2,826.19 is: 3,900.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.03 : 7,153.97 = 2,826.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.03/7,153.97 = 2,826.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.03x = 7,153.97 × 2,826.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.03x = 20,218,478.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,478.47/5,184.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.15

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