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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.10, 7,156.80 and 2,828.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.10, 7,156.80 and 2,828.25 is: 3,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.10 : 7,156.80 = 2,828.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.10/7,156.80 = 2,828.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.10x = 7,156.80 × 2,828.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.10x = 20,241,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,241,223.35/5,186.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.98

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