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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,112.24, 7,668.43 and 1,825.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,112.24, 7,668.43 and 1,825.53 is: 2,738.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,112.24 : 7,668.43 = 1,825.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,112.24/7,668.43 = 1,825.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,112.24x = 7,668.43 × 1,825.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,112.24x = 13,998,944.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,998,944.45/5,112.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,738.32

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