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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,223.86, 7,835.82 and 2,105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,223.86, 7,835.82 and 2,105.30 is: 3,157.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,223.86 : 7,835.82 = 2,105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,223.86/7,835.82 = 2,105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,223.86x = 7,835.82 × 2,105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,223.86x = 16,496,751.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,496,751.85/5,223.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,157.96

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