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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,186.07, 7,777.72 and 2,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,186.07, 7,777.72 and 2,263.71 is: 3,394.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,186.07 : 7,777.72 = 2,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,186.07/7,777.72 = 2,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,186.07x = 7,777.72 × 2,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,186.07x = 17,606,502.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,502.54/5,186.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,394.96

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