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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,250.38, 7,873.34 and 2,131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,250.38, 7,873.34 and 2,131.08 is: 3,195.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,250.38 : 7,873.34 = 2,131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,250.38/7,873.34 = 2,131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,250.38x = 7,873.34 × 2,131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,250.38x = 16,778,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,778,717.41/5,250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,195.71

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