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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.78, 7,814.58 and 2,093.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.78, 7,814.58 and 2,093.24 is: 3,138.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.78 : 7,814.58 = 2,093.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.78/7,814.58 = 2,093.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.78x = 7,814.58 × 2,093.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.78x = 16,357,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,357,791.44/5,211.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,138.62

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