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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.86, 7,155.09 and 2,826.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.86, 7,155.09 and 2,826.99 is: 3,901.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.86 : 7,155.09 = 2,826.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.86/7,155.09 = 2,826.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.86x = 7,155.09 × 2,826.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.86x = 20,227,367.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,227,367.88/5,184.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.24

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