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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,279.27, 7,922.52 and 2,815.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,279.27, 7,922.52 and 2,815.83 is: 4,225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,279.27 : 7,922.52 = 2,815.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,279.27/7,922.52 = 2,815.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,279.27x = 7,922.52 × 2,815.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,279.27x = 22,308,469.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,308,469.49/5,279.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,225.68

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