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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,076.24, 7,614.36 and 2,855.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,076.24, 7,614.36 and 2,855.22 is: 4,282.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,076.24 : 7,614.36 = 2,855.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,076.24/7,614.36 = 2,855.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,076.24x = 7,614.36 × 2,855.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,076.24x = 21,740,672.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,740,672.96/5,076.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,282.83

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