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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.76, 7,925.73 and 2,162.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.76, 7,925.73 and 2,162.44 is: 3,245.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.76 : 7,925.73 = 2,162.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.76/7,925.73 = 2,162.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.76x = 7,925.73 × 2,162.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.76x = 17,138,915.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,138,915.58/5,280.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,245.54

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