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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.63, 7,156.16 and 2,827.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.63, 7,156.16 and 2,827.77 is: 3,902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.63 : 7,156.16 = 2,827.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.63/7,156.16 = 2,827.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.63x = 7,156.16 × 2,827.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.63x = 20,235,974.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,974.56/5,185.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.32

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