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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,185.91, 7,767.32 and 2,583.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,185.91, 7,767.32 and 2,583.38 is: 3,869.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,185.91 : 7,767.32 = 2,583.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,185.91/7,767.32 = 2,583.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,185.91x = 7,767.32 × 2,583.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,185.91x = 20,065,887.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,065,887.39/5,185.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,869.31

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