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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,171.37, 7,755.06 and 2,207.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,171.37, 7,755.06 and 2,207.94 is: 3,311.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,171.37 : 7,755.06 = 2,207.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,171.37/7,755.06 = 2,207.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,171.37x = 7,755.06 × 2,207.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,171.37x = 17,122,707.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,122,707.18/5,171.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,311.06

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