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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.64, 7,835.55 and 2,757.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.64, 7,835.55 and 2,757.12 is: 4,138.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.64 : 7,835.55 = 2,757.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.64/7,835.55 = 2,757.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.64x = 7,835.55 × 2,757.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.64x = 21,603,551.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603,551.62/5,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,138.10

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