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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.02, 7,847.52 and 2,111.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.02, 7,847.52 and 2,111.94 is: 3,167.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.02 : 7,847.52 = 2,111.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.02/7,847.52 = 2,111.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.02x = 7,847.52 × 2,111.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.02x = 16,573,491.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,573,491.39/5,233.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,167.10

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