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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.34, 7,775.96 and 2,062.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.34, 7,775.96 and 2,062.35 is: 3,093.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.34 : 7,775.96 = 2,062.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.34/7,775.96 = 2,062.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.34x = 7,775.96 × 2,062.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.34x = 16,036,740.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,036,740.79/5,183.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.90

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