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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,054.55, 6,975.14 and 2,816.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,054.55, 6,975.14 and 2,816.25 is: 3,886.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,054.55 : 6,975.14 = 2,816.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,054.55/6,975.14 = 2,816.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,054.55x = 6,975.14 × 2,816.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,054.55x = 19,643,723.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,643,723.94/5,054.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,886.34

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