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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,181.72, 7,150.86 and 2,823.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,181.72, 7,150.86 and 2,823.96 is: 3,897.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,181.72 : 7,150.86 = 2,823.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,181.72/7,150.86 = 2,823.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,181.72x = 7,150.86 × 2,823.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,181.72x = 20,193,742.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,193,742.61/5,181.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,897.11

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