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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.42, 7,850.05 and 2,115.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.42, 7,850.05 and 2,115.52 is: 3,172.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.42 : 7,850.05 = 2,115.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.42/7,850.05 = 2,115.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.42x = 7,850.05 × 2,115.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.42x = 16,606,937.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,606,937.78/5,235.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,172.04

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