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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,306.27, 7,964.78 and 2,188.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,306.27, 7,964.78 and 2,188.14 is: 3,284.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,306.27 : 7,964.78 = 2,188.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,306.27/7,964.78 = 2,188.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,306.27x = 7,964.78 × 2,188.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,306.27x = 17,428,047.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,428,047.61/5,306.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,284.43

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