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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,163.22, 7,126.11 and 2,925.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,163.22, 7,126.11 and 2,925.73 is: 4,038.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,163.22 : 7,126.11 = 2,925.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,163.22/7,126.11 = 2,925.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,163.22x = 7,126.11 × 2,925.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,163.22x = 20,849,073.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,849,073.81/5,163.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,038.00

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