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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.52, 7,848.22 and 2,112.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.52, 7,848.22 and 2,112.94 is: 3,168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.52 : 7,848.22 = 2,112.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.52/7,848.22 = 2,112.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.52x = 7,848.22 × 2,112.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.52x = 16,582,817.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,582,817.97/5,233.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,168.58

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