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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,179.96, 7,763.46 and 2,583.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,179.96, 7,763.46 and 2,583.64 is: 3,872.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,179.96 : 7,763.46 = 2,583.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,179.96/7,763.46 = 2,583.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,179.96x = 7,763.46 × 2,583.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,179.96x = 20,057,985.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,057,985.79/5,179.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,872.23

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