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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.53, 7,176.77 and 2,842.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.53, 7,176.77 and 2,842.75 is: 3,923.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.53 : 7,176.77 = 2,842.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.53/7,176.77 = 2,842.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.53x = 7,176.77 × 2,842.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.53x = 20,401,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,401,762.92/5,200.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,923.02

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