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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.57, 7,150.59 and 2,823.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.57, 7,150.59 and 2,823.66 is: 3,896.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.57 : 7,150.59 = 2,823.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.57/7,150.59 = 2,823.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.57x = 7,150.59 × 2,823.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.57x = 20,190,834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190,834.96/5,181.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,896.66

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