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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.10, 7,773.15 and 2,062.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.10, 7,773.15 and 2,062.85 is: 3,094.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.10 : 7,773.15 = 2,062.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.10/7,773.15 = 2,062.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.10x = 7,773.15 × 2,062.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.10x = 16,034,842.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,034,842.48/5,182.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.28

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