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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,229.63, 7,842.23 and 2,108.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,229.63, 7,842.23 and 2,108.79 is: 3,162.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,229.63 : 7,842.23 = 2,108.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,229.63/7,842.23 = 2,108.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,229.63x = 7,842.23 × 2,108.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,229.63x = 16,537,605.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,537,605.66/5,229.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,162.29

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