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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.67, 7,152.08 and 2,824.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.67, 7,152.08 and 2,824.81 is: 3,898.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.67 : 7,152.08 = 2,824.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.67/7,152.08 = 2,824.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.67x = 7,152.08 × 2,824.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.67x = 20,203,235.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203,235.10/5,182.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.23

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