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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.22, 7,917.03 and 2,158.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.22, 7,917.03 and 2,158.53 is: 3,238.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.22 : 7,917.03 = 2,158.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.22/7,917.03 = 2,158.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.22x = 7,917.03 × 2,158.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.22x = 17,089,146.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,089,146.77/5,276.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,238.90

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