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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,195.41, 7,791.59 and 2,823.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,195.41, 7,791.59 and 2,823.12 is: 4,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,195.41 : 7,791.59 = 2,823.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,195.41/7,791.59 = 2,823.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,195.41x = 7,791.59 × 2,823.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,195.41x = 21,996,600.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,996,600.62/5,195.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,233.85

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