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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,256.84, 7,884 and 2,136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,256.84, 7,884 and 2,136 is: 3,203.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,256.84 : 7,884 = 2,136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,256.84/7,884 = 2,136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,256.84x = 7,884 × 2,136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,256.84x = 16,840,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,840,224/5,256.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,203.49

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