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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.88, 7,152.37 and 2,825.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.88, 7,152.37 and 2,825.03 is: 3,898.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.88 : 7,152.37 = 2,825.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.88/7,152.37 = 2,825.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.88x = 7,152.37 × 2,825.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.88x = 20,205,670.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,205,670.64/5,182.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.54

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