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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.33, 7,772.32 and 2,843.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.33, 7,772.32 and 2,843.51 is: 4,261.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.33 : 7,772.32 = 2,843.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.33/7,772.32 = 2,843.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.33x = 7,772.32 × 2,843.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.33x = 22,100,634.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100,634.34/5,186.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,261.33

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