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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,201.52, 7,177.74 and 2,963.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,201.52, 7,177.74 and 2,963.32 is: 4,089.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,201.52 : 7,177.74 = 2,963.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,201.52/7,177.74 = 2,963.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,201.52x = 7,177.74 × 2,963.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,201.52x = 21,269,940.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,269,940.50/5,201.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,089.18

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