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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,283.36, 7,927.61 and 2,165.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,283.36, 7,927.61 and 2,165.67 is: 3,249.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,283.36 : 7,927.61 = 2,165.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,283.36/7,927.61 = 2,165.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,283.36x = 7,927.61 × 2,165.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,283.36x = 17,168,576.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168,576.32/5,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,249.56

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