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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,216.11, 7,827.36 and 2,095.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,216.11, 7,827.36 and 2,095.54 is: 3,144.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,216.11 : 7,827.36 = 2,095.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,216.11/7,827.36 = 2,095.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,216.11x = 7,827.36 × 2,095.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,216.11x = 16,402,524.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,402,524.44/5,216.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,144.59

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