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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,209.55, 7,812.77 and 2,837.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,209.55, 7,812.77 and 2,837.25 is: 4,255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,209.55 : 7,812.77 = 2,837.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,209.55/7,812.77 = 2,837.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,209.55x = 7,812.77 × 2,837.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,209.55x = 22,166,781.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,166,781.68/5,209.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,255.03

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