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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,277.44, 7,916.75 and 2,355.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,277.44, 7,916.75 and 2,355.37 is: 3,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,277.44 : 7,916.75 = 2,355.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,277.44/7,916.75 = 2,355.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,277.44x = 7,916.75 × 2,355.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,277.44x = 18,646,875.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,646,875.45/5,277.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,533.32

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