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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,232.52, 7,846.72 and 2,111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,232.52, 7,846.72 and 2,111.94 is: 3,167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,232.52 : 7,846.72 = 2,111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,232.52/7,846.72 = 2,111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,232.52x = 7,846.72 × 2,111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,232.52x = 16,571,808.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,571,808.44/5,232.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.08

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