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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,148.67, 7,722.70 and 2,515.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,148.67, 7,722.70 and 2,515.16 is: 3,772.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,148.67 : 7,722.70 = 2,515.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,148.67/7,722.70 = 2,515.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,148.67x = 7,722.70 × 2,515.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,148.67x = 19,423,826.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,423,826.13/5,148.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,772.59

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