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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,172.48, 7,753.68 and 2,859.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,172.48, 7,753.68 and 2,859.12 is: 4,285.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,172.48 : 7,753.68 = 2,859.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,172.48/7,753.68 = 2,859.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,172.48x = 7,753.68 × 2,859.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,172.48x = 22,168,701.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168,701.56/5,172.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,285.89

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