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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.96, 7,159.46 and 2,830.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.96, 7,159.46 and 2,830.23 is: 3,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.96 : 7,159.46 = 2,830.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.96/7,159.46 = 2,830.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.96x = 7,159.46 × 2,830.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.96x = 20,262,904.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,262,904.32/5,187.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,905.76

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