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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.41, 7,143.44 and 2,818.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.41, 7,143.44 and 2,818.55 is: 3,889.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.41 : 7,143.44 = 2,818.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.41/7,143.44 = 2,818.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.41x = 7,143.44 × 2,818.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.41x = 20,134,122.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,134,122.25/5,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.59

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