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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.62, 7,124.88 and 2,925.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.62, 7,124.88 and 2,925.04 is: 4,036.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.62 : 7,124.88 = 2,925.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.62/7,124.88 = 2,925.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.62x = 7,124.88 × 2,925.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.62x = 20,840,559.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840,559.00/5,162.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,036.82

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