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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.08, 7,987.26 and 2,204.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.08, 7,987.26 and 2,204.27 is: 3,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.08 : 7,987.26 = 2,204.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.08/7,987.26 = 2,204.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.08x = 7,987.26 × 2,204.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.08x = 17,606,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,606,037.66/5,325.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,306.25

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