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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.24, 7,152.82 and 2,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.24, 7,152.82 and 2,825.44 is: 3,899.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.24 : 7,152.82 = 2,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.24/7,152.82 = 2,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.24x = 7,152.82 × 2,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.24x = 20,209,863.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,209,863.74/5,183.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.08

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