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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.13, 7,783.95 and 2,723.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.13, 7,783.95 and 2,723.71 is: 4,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.13 : 7,783.95 = 2,723.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.13/7,783.95 = 2,723.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.13x = 7,783.95 × 2,723.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.13x = 21,201,222.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,201,222.45/5,187.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,087.27

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