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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.29, 7,152.96 and 2,825.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.29, 7,152.96 and 2,825.44 is: 3,899.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.29 : 7,152.96 = 2,825.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.29/7,152.96 = 2,825.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.29x = 7,152.96 × 2,825.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.29x = 20,210,259.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210,259.30/5,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.12

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