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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.03, 7,778.52 and 2,843.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.03, 7,778.52 and 2,843.75 is: 4,266.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.03 : 7,778.52 = 2,843.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.03/7,778.52 = 2,843.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.03x = 7,778.52 × 2,843.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.03x = 22,120,166.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,120,166.25/5,185.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,266.16

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