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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.96, 7,831.22 and 1,711.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.96, 7,831.22 and 1,711.23 is: 2,566.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.96 : 7,831.22 = 1,711.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.96/7,831.22 = 1,711.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.96x = 7,831.22 × 1,711.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.96x = 13,400,996.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,400,996.72/5,220.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,566.77

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