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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,217.32, 7,823.46 and 2,096.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,217.32, 7,823.46 and 2,096.49 is: 3,143.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,217.32 : 7,823.46 = 2,096.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,217.32/7,823.46 = 2,096.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,217.32x = 7,823.46 × 2,096.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,217.32x = 16,401,842.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,401,842.86/5,217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,143.73

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