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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,215.55, 7,823.07 and 3,136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,215.55, 7,823.07 and 3,136.14 is: 4,704.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,215.55 : 7,823.07 = 3,136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,215.55/7,823.07 = 3,136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,215.55x = 7,823.07 × 3,136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,215.55x = 24,534,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,534,242.75/5,215.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.06

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