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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.72, 7,745.08 and 1,875.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.72, 7,745.08 and 1,875.76 is: 2,814.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.72 : 7,745.08 = 1,875.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.72/7,745.08 = 1,875.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.72x = 7,745.08 × 1,875.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.72x = 14,527,911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,527,911.26/5,162.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,814.00

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