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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,308.56, 7,957.98 and 2,705.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,308.56, 7,957.98 and 2,705.76 is: 4,056.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,308.56 : 7,957.98 = 2,705.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,308.56/7,957.98 = 2,705.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,308.56x = 7,957.98 × 2,705.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,308.56x = 21,532,383.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,532,383.96/5,308.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,056.16

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