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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.53, 7,150.50 and 2,823.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.53, 7,150.50 and 2,823.66 is: 3,896.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.53 : 7,150.50 = 2,823.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.53/7,150.50 = 2,823.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.53x = 7,150.50 × 2,823.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.53x = 20,190,580.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190,580.83/5,181.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.64

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