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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.16, 7,816.68 and 2,091.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.16, 7,816.68 and 2,091.96 is: 3,137.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.16 : 7,816.68 = 2,091.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.16/7,816.68 = 2,091.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.16x = 7,816.68 × 2,091.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.16x = 16,352,181.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,352,181.89/5,211.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,137.92

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