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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,224.91, 7,837.36 and 2,760.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,224.91, 7,837.36 and 2,760.89 is: 4,141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,224.91 : 7,837.36 = 2,760.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,224.91/7,837.36 = 2,760.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,224.91x = 7,837.36 × 2,760.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,224.91x = 21,638,042.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,638,042.76/5,224.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,141.33

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