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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.73, 7,777.50 and 2,553.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.73, 7,777.50 and 2,553.65 is: 3,830.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.73 : 7,777.50 = 2,553.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.73/7,777.50 = 2,553.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.73x = 7,777.50 × 2,553.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.73x = 19,860,961.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,860,961.22/5,184.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,830.67

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