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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.63, 7,145.15 and 2,819.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.63, 7,145.15 and 2,819.72 is: 3,891.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.63 : 7,145.15 = 2,819.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.63/7,145.15 = 2,819.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.63x = 7,145.15 × 2,819.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.63x = 20,147,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,147,326.12/5,177.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,891.22

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