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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,184.98, 7,777.87 and 2,553.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,184.98, 7,777.87 and 2,553.89 is: 3,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,184.98 : 7,777.87 = 2,553.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,184.98/7,777.87 = 2,553.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,184.98x = 7,777.87 × 2,553.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,184.98x = 19,863,837.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,863,837.47/5,184.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,831.04

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