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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.02, 7,152.58 and 2,825.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.02, 7,152.58 and 2,825.16 is: 3,898.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.02 : 7,152.58 = 2,825.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.02/7,152.58 = 2,825.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.02x = 7,152.58 × 2,825.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.02x = 20,207,182.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,207,182.91/5,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.73

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