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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.12, 7,773.14 and 2,407.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.12, 7,773.14 and 2,407.25 is: 3,610.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.12 : 7,773.14 = 2,407.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.12/7,773.14 = 2,407.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.12x = 7,773.14 × 2,407.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.12x = 18,711,840.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,711,840.36/5,182.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,610.85

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