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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.48, 7,775.08 and 2,262.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.48, 7,775.08 and 2,262.47 is: 3,391.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.48 : 7,775.08 = 2,262.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.48/7,775.08 = 2,262.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.48x = 7,775.08 × 2,262.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.48x = 17,590,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,590,840.72/5,186.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,391.68

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