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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,303.36, 7,955.52 and 2,182.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,303.36, 7,955.52 and 2,182.64 is: 3,274.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,303.36 : 7,955.52 = 2,182.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,303.36/7,955.52 = 2,182.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,303.36x = 7,955.52 × 2,182.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,303.36x = 17,364,036.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,364,036.17/5,303.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,274.16

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