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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.35, 7,850.93 and 2,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.35, 7,850.93 and 2,114.78 is: 3,171.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.35 : 7,850.93 = 2,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.35/7,850.93 = 2,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.35x = 7,850.93 × 2,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.35x = 16,602,939.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602,939.92/5,235.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.32

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