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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.57, 7,157.50 and 2,828.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.57, 7,157.50 and 2,828.72 is: 3,903.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.57 : 7,157.50 = 2,828.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.57/7,157.50 = 2,828.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.57x = 7,157.50 × 2,828.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.57x = 20,246,574.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246,574.22/5,186.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,903.66

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