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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,211.96, 7,813.60 and 2,437.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,211.96, 7,813.60 and 2,437.16 is: 3,653.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,211.96 : 7,813.60 = 2,437.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,211.96/7,813.60 = 2,437.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,211.96x = 7,813.60 × 2,437.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,211.96x = 19,042,993.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042,993.38/5,211.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,653.71

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