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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.22, 7,152.87 and 2,825.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.22, 7,152.87 and 2,825.28 is: 3,898.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.22 : 7,152.87 = 2,825.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.22/7,152.87 = 2,825.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.22x = 7,152.87 × 2,825.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.22x = 20,208,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,208,860.55/5,183.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,898.90

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