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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,158.82, 7,743.70 and 3,212.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,158.82, 7,743.70 and 3,212.40 is: 4,822.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,158.82 : 7,743.70 = 3,212.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,158.82/7,743.70 = 3,212.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,158.82x = 7,743.70 × 3,212.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,158.82x = 24,875,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,875,861.88/5,158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.01

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