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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.62, 7,823.42 and 2,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.62, 7,823.42 and 2,875.52 is: 4,313.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.62 : 7,823.42 = 2,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.62/7,823.42 = 2,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.62x = 7,823.42 × 2,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.62x = 22,496,400.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,496,400.68/5,215.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,313.27

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