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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.28, 7,152.90 and 2,825.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.28, 7,152.90 and 2,825.52 is: 3,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.28 : 7,152.90 = 2,825.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.28/7,152.90 = 2,825.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.28x = 7,152.90 × 2,825.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.28x = 20,210,662.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210,662.01/5,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.20

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