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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,113.02, 7,672.50 and 2,151.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,113.02, 7,672.50 and 2,151.25 is: 3,228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,113.02 : 7,672.50 = 2,151.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,113.02/7,672.50 = 2,151.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,113.02x = 7,672.50 × 2,151.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,113.02x = 16,505,429.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,505,429.60/5,113.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.12

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