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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,183.82, 7,153.70 and 2,825.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,183.82, 7,153.70 and 2,825.95 is: 3,899.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,183.82 : 7,153.70 = 2,825.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,183.82/7,153.70 = 2,825.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,183.82x = 7,153.70 × 2,825.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,183.82x = 20,215,998.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215,998.52/5,183.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,899.83

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