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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.55, 7,917.81 and 2,503.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.55, 7,917.81 and 2,503.71 is: 3,755.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.55 : 7,917.81 = 2,503.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.55/7,917.81 = 2,503.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.55x = 7,917.81 × 2,503.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.55x = 19,823,860.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823,860.49/5,278.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,755.55

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