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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.38, 7,155.87 and 2,827.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.38, 7,155.87 and 2,827.52 is: 3,902.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.38 : 7,155.87 = 2,827.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.38/7,155.87 = 2,827.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.38x = 7,155.87 × 2,827.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.38x = 20,233,383.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,233,383.43/5,185.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.01

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