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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.05, 7,154.03 and 2,826.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.05, 7,154.03 and 2,826.18 is: 3,900.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.05 : 7,154.03 = 2,826.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.05/7,154.03 = 2,826.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.05x = 7,154.03 × 2,826.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.05x = 20,218,583.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,583.57/5,184.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.16

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