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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.26, 7,783.69 and 2,850.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.26, 7,783.69 and 2,850.36 is: 4,275.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.26 : 7,783.69 = 2,850.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.26/7,783.69 = 2,850.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.26x = 7,783.69 × 2,850.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.26x = 22,186,318.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,186,318.63/5,189.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,275.43

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