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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.41, 7,684.47 and 2,202.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.41, 7,684.47 and 2,202.12 is: 3,301.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.41 : 7,684.47 = 2,202.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.41/7,684.47 = 2,202.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.41x = 7,684.47 × 2,202.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.41x = 16,922,125.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922,125.08/5,125.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,301.61

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