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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,132.11, 7,082.31 and 2,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,132.11, 7,082.31 and 2,774.25 is: 3,828.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,132.11 : 7,082.31 = 2,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,132.11/7,082.31 = 2,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,132.11x = 7,082.31 × 2,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,132.11x = 19,648,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,648,101.12/5,132.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,828.47

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