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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,162.94, 7,739.82 and 1,875.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,162.94, 7,739.82 and 1,875.15 is: 2,811.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,162.94 : 7,739.82 = 1,875.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,162.94/7,739.82 = 1,875.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,162.94x = 7,739.82 × 1,875.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,162.94x = 14,513,323.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,513,323.47/5,162.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,811.06

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