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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,189.55, 7,782.51 and 3,212.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,189.55, 7,782.51 and 3,212.14 is: 4,817.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,189.55 : 7,782.51 = 3,212.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,189.55/7,782.51 = 3,212.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,189.55x = 7,782.51 × 3,212.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,189.55x = 24,998,518.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,998,518.85/5,189.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.09

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