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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.34, 7,153.17 and 2,825.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.34, 7,153.17 and 2,825.64 is: 3,899.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.34 : 7,153.17 = 2,825.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.34/7,153.17 = 2,825.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.34x = 7,153.17 × 2,825.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.34x = 20,212,283.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212,283.28/5,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.47

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