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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.62, 7,151.22 and 3,612.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.62, 7,151.22 and 3,612.62 is: 4,983.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.62 : 7,151.22 = 3,612.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.62/7,151.22 = 3,612.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.62x = 7,151.22 × 3,612.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.62x = 25,834,640.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834,640.40/5,183.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,983.90

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