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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.06, 7,795.66 and 2,276.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.06, 7,795.66 and 2,276.18 is: 3,412.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.06 : 7,795.66 = 2,276.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.06/7,795.66 = 2,276.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.06x = 7,795.66 × 2,276.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.06x = 17,744,325.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744,325.38/5,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.33

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