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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.68, 7,156.53 and 2,827.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.68, 7,156.53 and 2,827.86 is: 3,902.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.68 : 7,156.53 = 2,827.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.68/7,156.53 = 2,827.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.68x = 7,156.53 × 2,827.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.68x = 20,237,664.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,237,664.93/5,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.61

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