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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.89, 7,157.91 and 2,829.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.89, 7,157.91 and 2,829.18 is: 3,904.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.89 : 7,157.91 = 2,829.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.89/7,157.91 = 2,829.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.89x = 7,157.91 × 2,829.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.89x = 20,251,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,251,015.81/5,186.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,904.27

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