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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.06, 7,733.62 and 2,383.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.06, 7,733.62 and 2,383.21 is: 3,573.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.06 : 7,733.62 = 2,383.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.06/7,733.62 = 2,383.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.06x = 7,733.62 × 2,383.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.06x = 18,430,840.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,430,840.52/5,158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,573.21

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