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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.47, 7,151.96 and 2,824.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.47, 7,151.96 and 2,824.76 is: 3,898.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.47 : 7,151.96 = 2,824.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.47/7,151.96 = 2,824.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.47x = 7,151.96 × 2,824.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.47x = 20,202,570.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,202,570.53/5,182.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.25

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