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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.54, 7,157.46 and 2,828.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.54, 7,157.46 and 2,828.66 is: 3,903.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.54 : 7,157.46 = 2,828.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.54/7,157.46 = 2,828.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.54x = 7,157.46 × 2,828.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.54x = 20,246,020.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,020.80/5,186.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.57

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