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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,255.55, 7,876.52 and 2,131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,255.55, 7,876.52 and 2,131.92 is: 3,195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,255.55 : 7,876.52 = 2,131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,255.55/7,876.52 = 2,131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,255.55x = 7,876.52 × 2,131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,255.55x = 16,792,099.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,792,099.86/5,255.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.12

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