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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,276.63, 7,908.09 and 2,153.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,276.63, 7,908.09 and 2,153.06 is: 3,226.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,276.63 : 7,908.09 = 2,153.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,276.63/7,908.09 = 2,153.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,276.63x = 7,908.09 × 2,153.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,276.63x = 17,026,552.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,026,552.71/5,276.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,226.79

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