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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,233.92, 7,852.44 and 2,112.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,233.92, 7,852.44 and 2,112.32 is: 3,169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,233.92 : 7,852.44 = 2,112.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,233.92/7,852.44 = 2,112.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,233.92x = 7,852.44 × 2,112.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,233.92x = 16,586,866.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,586,866.06/5,233.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,169.11

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