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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.41, 7,743.62 and 2,082.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.41, 7,743.62 and 2,082.25 is: 3,123.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.41 : 7,743.62 = 2,082.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.41/7,743.62 = 2,082.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.41x = 7,743.62 × 2,082.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.41x = 16,124,152.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,124,152.75/5,162.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,123.38

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