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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,227.44, 7,844.28 and 2,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,227.44, 7,844.28 and 2,764.08 is: 4,147.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,227.44 : 7,844.28 = 2,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,227.44/7,844.28 = 2,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,227.44x = 7,844.28 × 2,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,227.44x = 21,682,217.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,682,217.46/5,227.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,147.77

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