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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,275.56, 7,915.20 and 2,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,275.56, 7,915.20 and 2,354.16 is: 3,532.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,275.56 : 7,915.20 = 2,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,275.56/7,915.20 = 2,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,275.56x = 7,915.20 × 2,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,275.56x = 18,633,647.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,633,647.23/5,275.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.07

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