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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,213.70, 7,819.34 and 2,096.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,213.70, 7,819.34 and 2,096.01 is: 3,143.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,213.70 : 7,819.34 = 2,096.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,213.70/7,819.34 = 2,096.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,213.70x = 7,819.34 × 2,096.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,213.70x = 16,389,404.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,389,404.35/5,213.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.53

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