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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.41, 7,153.10 and 2,825.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.41, 7,153.10 and 2,825.55 is: 3,899.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.41 : 7,153.10 = 2,825.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.41/7,153.10 = 2,825.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.41x = 7,153.10 × 2,825.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.41x = 20,211,448.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,211,448.77/5,183.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.26

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