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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.66, 7,772.22 and 2,846.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.66, 7,772.22 and 2,846.16 is: 4,269.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.66 : 7,772.22 = 2,846.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.66/7,772.22 = 2,846.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.66x = 7,772.22 × 2,846.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.66x = 22,120,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,981.68/5,181.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,269.09

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