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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.33, 7,788.17 and 2,725.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.33, 7,788.17 and 2,725.62 is: 4,090.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.33 : 7,788.17 = 2,725.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.33/7,788.17 = 2,725.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.33x = 7,788.17 × 2,725.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.33x = 21,227,591.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,227,591.92/5,189.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,090.62

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