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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,325.56, 7,984.88 and 2,204.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,325.56, 7,984.88 and 2,204.72 is: 3,305.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,325.56 : 7,984.88 = 2,204.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,325.56/7,984.88 = 2,204.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,325.56x = 7,984.88 × 2,204.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,325.56x = 17,604,424.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,604,424.63/5,325.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,305.65

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