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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.08, 7,817.23 and 2,092.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.08, 7,817.23 and 2,092.18 is: 3,138.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.08 : 7,817.23 = 2,092.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.08/7,817.23 = 2,092.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.08x = 7,817.23 × 2,092.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.08x = 16,355,013.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,355,013.18/5,211.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.51

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