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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.74, 7,887.21 and 2,136.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.74, 7,887.21 and 2,136.98 is: 3,206.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.74 : 7,887.21 = 2,136.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.74/7,887.21 = 2,136.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.74x = 7,887.21 × 2,136.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.74x = 16,854,799.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,854,799.34/5,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,206.32

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