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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.47, 7,916.55 and 2,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.47, 7,916.55 and 2,157.66 is: 3,236.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.47 : 7,916.55 = 2,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.47/7,916.55 = 2,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.47x = 7,916.55 × 2,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.47x = 17,081,223.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,081,223.27/5,278.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,236.02

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