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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.82, 7,200.51 and 2,827.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.82, 7,200.51 and 2,827.73 is: 3,902.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.82 : 7,200.51 = 2,827.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.82/7,200.51 = 2,827.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.82x = 7,200.51 × 2,827.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.82x = 20,361,116.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,361,116.14/5,217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,902.23

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