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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.27, 7,924.02 and 2,816.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.27, 7,924.02 and 2,816.83 is: 4,227.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.27 : 7,924.02 = 2,816.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.27/7,924.02 = 2,816.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.27x = 7,924.02 × 2,816.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.27x = 22,320,617.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320,617.26/5,280.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,227.17

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