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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.08, 7,155.36 and 2,827.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.08, 7,155.36 and 2,827.08 is: 3,901.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.08 : 7,155.36 = 2,827.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.08/7,155.36 = 2,827.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.08x = 7,155.36 × 2,827.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.08x = 20,228,775.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,228,775.15/5,185.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,901.34

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