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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,173.73, 7,756.02 and 2,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,173.73, 7,756.02 and 2,055.92 is: 3,082.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,173.73 : 7,756.02 = 2,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,173.73/7,756.02 = 2,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,173.73x = 7,756.02 × 2,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,173.73x = 15,945,756.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,945,756.64/5,173.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,082.06

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