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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,278.99, 7,917.31 and 2,355.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,278.99, 7,917.31 and 2,355.43 is: 3,532.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,278.99 : 7,917.31 = 2,355.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,278.99/7,917.31 = 2,355.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,278.99x = 7,917.31 × 2,355.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,278.99x = 18,648,669.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648,669.49/5,278.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,532.62

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