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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,170.03, 7,755.04 and 1,883.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,170.03, 7,755.04 and 1,883.15 is: 2,824.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,170.03 : 7,755.04 = 1,883.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,170.03/7,755.04 = 1,883.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,170.03x = 7,755.04 × 1,883.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,170.03x = 14,603,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,603,896.24/5,170.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,824.72

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