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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.56, 7,913.28 and 2,197.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.56, 7,913.28 and 2,197.56 is: 3,296.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.56 : 7,913.28 = 2,197.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.56/7,913.28 = 2,197.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.56x = 7,913.28 × 2,197.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.56x = 17,389,907.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,389,907.60/5,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,296.32

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