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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,055.50, 6,975.92 and 2,817.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,055.50, 6,975.92 and 2,817.11 is: 3,887.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,055.50 : 6,975.92 = 2,817.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,055.50/6,975.92 = 2,817.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,055.50x = 6,975.92 × 2,817.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,055.50x = 19,651,958.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,651,958.47/5,055.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,887.24

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