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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.68, 7,773.71 and 2,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.68, 7,773.71 and 2,221.12 is: 3,331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.68 : 7,773.71 = 2,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.68/7,773.71 = 2,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.68x = 7,773.71 × 2,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.68x = 17,266,341.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,266,341.37/5,182.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,331.54

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