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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.29, 7,774.71 and 2,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.29, 7,774.71 and 2,063.17 is: 3,094.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.29 : 7,774.71 = 2,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.29/7,774.71 = 2,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.29x = 7,774.71 × 2,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.29x = 16,040,548.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,040,548.43/5,183.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.67

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