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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.04, 7,153.96 and 2,826.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.04, 7,153.96 and 2,826.30 is: 3,900.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.04 : 7,153.96 = 2,826.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.04/7,153.96 = 2,826.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.04x = 7,153.96 × 2,826.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.04x = 20,219,237.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,219,237.15/5,184.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.29

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