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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,125.78, 7,683.89 and 1,837.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,125.78, 7,683.89 and 1,837.08 is: 2,753.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,125.78 : 7,683.89 = 1,837.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,125.78/7,683.89 = 1,837.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,125.78x = 7,683.89 × 1,837.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,125.78x = 14,115,916.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,115,916.62/5,125.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,753.91

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