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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.13, 7,741.29 and 1,872.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.13, 7,741.29 and 1,872.16 is: 2,809.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.13 : 7,741.29 = 1,872.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.13/7,741.29 = 1,872.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.13x = 7,741.29 × 1,872.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.13x = 14,492,933.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,492,933.49/5,158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,809.73

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