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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,187.72, 7,764.72 and 2,841.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,187.72, 7,764.72 and 2,841.81 is: 4,253.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,187.72 : 7,764.72 = 2,841.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,187.72/7,764.72 = 2,841.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,187.72x = 7,764.72 × 2,841.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,187.72x = 22,065,858.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,065,858.94/5,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,253.48

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