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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.72, 7,772.82 and 2,063.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.72, 7,772.82 and 2,063.39 is: 3,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.72 : 7,772.82 = 2,063.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.72/7,772.82 = 2,063.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.72x = 7,772.82 × 2,063.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.72x = 16,038,320.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,038,320.20/5,184.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,093.38

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