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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.03, 7,156.74 and 2,828.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.03, 7,156.74 and 2,828.12 is: 3,902.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.03 : 7,156.74 = 2,828.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.03/7,156.74 = 2,828.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.03x = 7,156.74 × 2,828.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.03x = 20,240,083.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,240,083.75/5,186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.81

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