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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.66, 7,835.42 and 2,104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.66, 7,835.42 and 2,104.46 is: 3,156.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.66 : 7,835.42 = 2,104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.66/7,835.42 = 2,104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.66x = 7,835.42 × 2,104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.66x = 16,489,327.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,489,327.97/5,223.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,156.66

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