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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.34, 7,847.08 and 2,114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.34, 7,847.08 and 2,114.84 is: 3,171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.34 : 7,847.08 = 2,114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.34/7,847.08 = 2,114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.34x = 7,847.08 × 2,114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.34x = 16,595,333.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,595,333.00/5,233.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.08

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