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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,176.64, 7,143.72 and 2,818.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,176.64, 7,143.72 and 2,818.64 is: 3,889.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,176.64 : 7,143.72 = 2,818.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,176.64/7,143.72 = 2,818.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,176.64x = 7,143.72 × 2,818.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,176.64x = 20,135,574.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,135,574.94/5,176.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,889.70

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