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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,261.50, 7,892.47 and 2,141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,261.50, 7,892.47 and 2,141.45 is: 3,212.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,261.50 : 7,892.47 = 2,141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,261.50/7,892.47 = 2,141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,261.50x = 7,892.47 × 2,141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,261.50x = 16,901,329.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,901,329.88/5,261.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,212.26

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