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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.65, 7,820.21 and 2,253.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.65, 7,820.21 and 2,253.24 is: 3,377.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.65 : 7,820.21 = 2,253.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.65/7,820.21 = 2,253.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.65x = 7,820.21 × 2,253.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.65x = 17,620,809.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,620,809.98/5,216.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,377.80

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