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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,222.96, 7,834.44 and 2,625.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,222.96, 7,834.44 and 2,625.28 is: 3,937.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,222.96 : 7,834.44 = 2,625.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,222.96/7,834.44 = 2,625.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,222.96x = 7,834.44 × 2,625.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,222.96x = 20,567,598.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,567,598.64/5,222.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,937.92

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