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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.37, 7,153.07 and 2,825.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.37, 7,153.07 and 2,825.50 is: 3,899.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.37 : 7,153.07 = 2,825.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.37/7,153.07 = 2,825.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.37x = 7,153.07 × 2,825.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.37x = 20,210,985.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,210,985.16/5,183.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.20

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