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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,225.88, 7,824.78 and 2,755.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,225.88, 7,824.78 and 2,755.56 is: 4,125.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,225.88 : 7,824.78 = 2,755.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,225.88/7,824.78 = 2,755.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,225.88x = 7,824.78 × 2,755.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,225.88x = 21,561,650.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,561,650.78/5,225.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,125.94

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