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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,150.84, 7,725.90 and 2,952.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,150.84, 7,725.90 and 2,952.68 is: 4,428.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,150.84 : 7,725.90 = 2,952.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,150.84/7,725.90 = 2,952.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,150.84x = 7,725.90 × 2,952.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,150.84x = 22,812,110.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,812,110.41/5,150.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,428.81

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