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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.03, 7,775.46 and 2,554.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.03, 7,775.46 and 2,554.07 is: 3,829.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.03 : 7,775.46 = 2,554.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.03/7,775.46 = 2,554.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.03x = 7,775.46 × 2,554.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.03x = 19,859,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,859,030.24/5,186.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,829.34

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