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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.39, 7,150.32 and 2,823.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.39, 7,150.32 and 2,823.54 is: 3,896.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.39 : 7,150.32 = 2,823.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.39/7,150.32 = 2,823.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.39x = 7,150.32 × 2,823.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.39x = 20,189,214.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,189,214.53/5,181.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.49

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