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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.53, 7,153.26 and 2,825.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.53, 7,153.26 and 2,825.66 is: 3,899.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.53 : 7,153.26 = 2,825.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.53/7,153.26 = 2,825.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.53x = 7,153.26 × 2,825.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.53x = 20,212,680.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,212,680.65/5,183.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.40

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