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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,182.18, 7,766.76 and 2,217.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,182.18, 7,766.76 and 2,217.13 is: 3,322.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,182.18 : 7,766.76 = 2,217.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,182.18/7,766.76 = 2,217.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,182.18x = 7,766.76 × 2,217.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,182.18x = 17,219,916.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,219,916.60/5,182.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,322.91

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