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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,154.83, 7,732.25 and 2,962.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,154.83, 7,732.25 and 2,962.16 is: 4,443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,154.83 : 7,732.25 = 2,962.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,154.83/7,732.25 = 2,962.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,154.83x = 7,732.25 × 2,962.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,154.83x = 22,904,137.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,904,137.18/5,154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,443.24

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