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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,115.18, 7,665.32 and 2,773.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,115.18, 7,665.32 and 2,773.20 is: 4,155.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,115.18 : 7,665.32 = 2,773.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,115.18/7,665.32 = 2,773.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,115.18x = 7,665.32 × 2,773.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,115.18x = 21,257,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,257,465.42/5,115.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,155.76

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