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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,235.57, 7,851.33 and 2,114.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,235.57, 7,851.33 and 2,114.78 is: 3,171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,235.57 : 7,851.33 = 2,114.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,235.57/7,851.33 = 2,114.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,235.57x = 7,851.33 × 2,114.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,235.57x = 16,603,796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,603,796.40/5,235.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,171.34

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