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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,177.55, 7,764.84 and 2,543.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,177.55, 7,764.84 and 2,543.43 is: 3,814.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,177.55 : 7,764.84 = 2,543.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,177.55/7,764.84 = 2,543.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,177.55x = 7,764.84 × 2,543.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,177.55x = 19,749,327.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,749,327.00/5,177.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,814.42

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