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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.48, 7,773.28 and 2,716.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.48, 7,773.28 and 2,716.32 is: 4,072.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.48 : 7,773.28 = 2,716.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.48/7,773.28 = 2,716.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.48x = 7,773.28 × 2,716.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.48x = 21,114,715.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,114,715.93/5,184.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,072.68

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