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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,280.77, 7,921.14 and 2,505.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,280.77, 7,921.14 and 2,505.93 is: 3,758.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,280.77 : 7,921.14 = 2,505.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,280.77/7,921.14 = 2,505.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,280.77x = 7,921.14 × 2,505.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,280.77x = 19,849,822.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849,822.36/5,280.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,758.89

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