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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,214.11, 7,823.89 and 2,094.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,214.11, 7,823.89 and 2,094.44 is: 3,142.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,214.11 : 7,823.89 = 2,094.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,214.11/7,823.89 = 2,094.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,214.11x = 7,823.89 × 2,094.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,214.11x = 16,386,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,386,682.50/5,214.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,142.76

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