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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.68, 7,817.48 and 2,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.68, 7,817.48 and 2,131.52 is: 3,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.68 : 7,817.48 = 2,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.68/7,817.48 = 2,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.68x = 7,817.48 × 2,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.68x = 16,663,114.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,663,114.97/5,211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,197.26

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