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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.05, 7,825.94 and 2,585.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.05, 7,825.94 and 2,585.71 is: 3,876.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.05 : 7,825.94 = 2,585.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.05/7,825.94 = 2,585.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.05x = 7,825.94 × 2,585.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.05x = 20,235,559.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,235,559.26/5,220.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,876.51

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