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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.79, 7,153.81 and 2,825.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.79, 7,153.81 and 2,825.92 is: 3,899.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.79 : 7,153.81 = 2,825.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.79/7,153.81 = 2,825.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.79x = 7,153.81 × 2,825.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.79x = 20,216,096.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216,096.63/5,183.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.87

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