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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,116.77, 7,676.51 and 2,155.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,116.77, 7,676.51 and 2,155.48 is: 3,233.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,116.77 : 7,676.51 = 2,155.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,116.77/7,676.51 = 2,155.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,116.77x = 7,676.51 × 2,155.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,116.77x = 16,546,533.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,546,533.81/5,116.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,233.78

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