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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.49, 7,832.17 and 2,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.49, 7,832.17 and 2,755.96 is: 4,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.49 : 7,832.17 = 2,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.49/7,832.17 = 2,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.49x = 7,832.17 × 2,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.49x = 21,585,147.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,585,147.23/5,222.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,133.11

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