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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.07, 7,154.06 and 2,826.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.07, 7,154.06 and 2,826.23 is: 3,900.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.07 : 7,154.06 = 2,826.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.07/7,154.06 = 2,826.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.07x = 7,154.06 × 2,826.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.07x = 20,218,969.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,218,969.09/5,184.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,900.21

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