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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.36, 7,176.52 and 2,842.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.36, 7,176.52 and 2,842.51 is: 3,922.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.36 : 7,176.52 = 2,842.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.36/7,176.52 = 2,842.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.36x = 7,176.52 × 2,842.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.36x = 20,399,329.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,399,329.87/5,200.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,922.68

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