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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,200.06, 7,803.16 and 2,735.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,200.06, 7,803.16 and 2,735.07 is: 4,104.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,200.06 : 7,803.16 = 2,735.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,200.06/7,803.16 = 2,735.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,200.06x = 7,803.16 × 2,735.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,200.06x = 21,342,188.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,342,188.82/5,200.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,104.22

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